I think $1000 is very reasonable for a set of bagpipes. I thought $1800 was reasonable when I ordered my set. Reasonable is what you're willing to pay for what you want to get. If you're looking for 'cheap' that your pipe band won't shun you for, I suggest finding out what your pipe band won't shun you for. They might be OK with Dunfion polypenco pipes, but the pipe major might not like plastic pipes (with the exception for parades).