Agreed. It's insane. I listed some lamps, sold at asking price, and made about 50% of what was actually listed in the end. $10 for all that hassle? No thanks.

Eric, you sound like you have one.

Yep, I have two...I'll never need them. Shoot me a PM if you want them.

Eric, what's your eBay username, if you don't mind me asking? I'd love to buy some of your "excess" lamps... 

I have nothing posted on there currently. Unfortunately, one has to charge a high price to make money...

Have you checked out my email involving my alternative ballasting setup?

Additionally, I also found a ballasting setup that is only $44 with offers excluded.

Well, it got declined. If this seller ever wants to sell this ballast, they have to lower the price to something more reasonable.

I also sent an email for an alternative ballasting setup just in case your offer for the 35W ballast is rejected.

I made an offer for a reasonable price. Let’s see if they accept or not

Here is a 35W M130 pulse start metal halide HX autotransformer ballast:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/335087911595

It seems to be a decent substitute for a 50W H46 mercury vapor ballast, but it somewhat underdrives the lamp and is better for running Japanese 40W mercury vapor lamps and the rare North American 40W H45 mercury vapor lamps.

I recently ordered a clear EYE 50w mercury lamp, I need a ballast to run it with.
Thanks!

Any chance you could pist some photos? Also, where are you located?