I don't know how much everyone pays but I paid $7. Can't complain about the price lol. My head was hard and straight to the touch, it seems some other people have had accidents. Seems to cost over $7 so I'm happy. If you get a bad one, just save the receipt and try again, you'll probably get a good one. Speaking of lead. You still have a lot of lead in you. It's okay if you don't eat with a hammer and wash your hands when you're done. I won't find another hammer of the same quality for this cheap novelty.