are you saying that you don't think that packing prices should come up as much as jump prices have over the years? personally, i wouldn't want someone packing for me if they didn't have a rigger's ticket. someone that's gotten their rigger's ticket shows that they have learned more than how to pack a main parachute, and will obviously look at the wear points to keep someone safe, whereas someone that is just a packer is just worried about that $5.00 or whatever. i pack for myself, therefore, i have no one to blame but myself if i have a malfunction.