[Snert]

Here is my take on it..

The Galil (original one) was banned from importation like others. So the original ones pre-ban come with a heavy price tag

Now you have centry arms building them from parts kits on US made recievers. I do not know why they are running upto $1K. And I would honestly like to know a fair market value myself.
Some folks refer to the folks at century as "the angry beavers" because some stuff is just slopped together.

Snert...

PS. I am sure someone else will be along to give you better info.