To offer an explanation in part of their defense, the prices are in part because of small market demand. Their distribution network cannot move products in the same volume as a Campmor, etc.

And even at those high prices, the locol shop ownes who agree to carry the line don't make a lot of money the items either, plus they put out their cash to carry the inventory. So even if I don't by "official" BSA gear all the time, I do make an effort to support the stores that carry them when I need to buy items that are part of their regular line.