Why are Handpans so expensive to buy?

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Since the Hang was a completely new instrument and the original inventors stopped producing them, there opened a window for makers anywhere in the world to take advantage of this 'market opportunity'. New Handpan makers reiterated the original price of the Hang of $1000 before realising the demand was so large, that they inflated prices by more than 100% to 200% ($2000-3000). For years, people were incredulous the fact that they had missed out the chance of buying an 'original' Hang and for its original price. However, a minority of people succumbed to this eagerness to get their hands on a Handpan, yet others held their ground, anticipating a time when Handpans might be more affordable. It took until 2016 before Handpans reached close to their original prices from before 2006, probably since the number of makers worldwide exceeded 30 and competition became a reality.

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