i like this set. dont understand the pricing thing tho. so if it was a unique item, it would still only be worth 245mil? doesnt make sense to me.
guess if its unique the "X Factor" kicks in. Compare this to other similar chest pieces like the Atlantic set piece or Pacific or Drachenfels, what's missing on this piece is added on the other pieces and prices reflects properly.
For example on the Atlantic Chest Piece set armor
A8 or A9 - 40-45 mil (somewhat desirable, long and unique)
B12 - 100 mil (its a 15 drop but being a lot more Atlantic players wanted this i still left it at B12)
C12 - 100 mil very desirable hue
D6 - 30 Part of a set piece
E6 - 30 Part of a set piece
it puts it up as a 300-305 mil piece, which is what they have been selling for more or less.
As for the LA chest piece, when the entire suit comes out, the D and E category may give increases so the price of this piece may go up.
Like Longtooth said, it is somewhat subjective but after dealing with few thousand rare items over the last 17 years it's more objective than subjective. And of course this is based on the current market give or take a year or two.