Not nearly that expensive Stan, $18 with free delivery. Once you have the tool, you open up a lot of possibilities for neater wiring for a host of projects. Also, the shells and the pins a a lot less expensive in any kind of quantity. If you're only doing one thing and don't intend to expand beyond it, that's one thing. If you would like the capability to use crimp connectors for other projects, buying the parts makes a lot more sense.
