In some cases, its the only way to get the model. For a Sisters player like myself; if I want a heavy flamer toting sister, I really have to pay 13.25 just to get that model in addition to the 41.25 squad. Currently the squad can only be bought from US stores too. A heavy flamer is something that can go in every basic sister squad. Many of us play with a meltagun (anotehr 8.25) and heavy flamer in every squad. It certainly isn't cheap but there really isn't much choice as chopping up metal miniatures and modifying them is not beginner level stuff.