We all had to start somewhere, Steve, but nowadays it will cost you considerably more than it did when I started, just a few years ago , plus, I don't have a wife or sprogs to maintain, so have more useable income.
Getting back to theme of this thread, the one boxed example of the Scorpion I don't yet have, is the one that was issued in a larger box complete with a shoulder stock, a la 'Shadow'.
I haven't seen one offered for sale in years, but I live in hope.