Here's a question I would pose:

If you were given a choice of selecting a new fly rod (at not cost to you) with the proviso that you could not sell it or give it to anyone else. It was yours for as long as you live, but only for you......The two choices are: 1. You can select any new fly rod you wish at less than $300; or 2. You can select any new fly rod you wish at $500 to $900. Which rod would you want to select, and why?
Thanks