no way in hell i'm gonna pay that much for a TV.
Any studies on the long term effects of watching 3D TV on our eyes or brain? I have trouble believing it wouldn't have negative effects.
Every new product goes thru that expensive first phase. Some people are just dying to get this technology, and they will pay the big bucks for it. Others, like you and I, are more cautious, and want to see if the product lives up to the hype. After the initial phase, the prices go down to capture a more important segment of the market.
I paid 1000$ for my 52" 1080p TV a year and half ago. It was probably 5000$+ 4-5 years ago. It's just how it works. PS3 was 800$, now it is 299$.