This laser is not only expensive because of power, but because of build and component quality. <1.00 (typically 0.96) mrad divergence, the lowest in the industry. Small beam diameter. I would not even consider <$1k, this laser is less than a year old.
Optotronics RPL Portable Green Lasers
I am thinking of selling this gorgeous professional laser.. I paid over $1,800.00 all said and done, being in Canada. I don't use the laser enough to justify owning it, and I need the money for an industrial grinder for my workshop.
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I'll be interested in your 400+ mW Blu-Ray in a few months. I just purchased a RPL-425 so I'm cash poor right now, but will contact you if you're still doing it by the time I'm ready. Great deal, it looks to be.