I feel like if anything has the right to be ridiculously expensive, it’s art.
It’s not a necessity for survival.
It’s not a necessity to live a fulfilling life.
There’s so much else available to us that can fulfill the same purpose that are cheap/free.
A one time $435 cost feels a lot more expensive than lots of small purchases adding up to the same amount, meaning this is more likely to be purchased exclusively by people who can actually afford it, unlike the latter which can trick people into spending more than they can afford.
It funds free entertainment for everyone who don’t have the ability to pay.