Yes, it's top secret and I totally get why. I mean, my spouse doesn't want to know how much time and resources I've put into finding the best (to me) pressing of Lou Rawls & Les McCann, Ltd, They Call It Stormy Monday." It's silly really. I've spent over $200 and a gazillion hours trying to identify my personal hot stamper. So I get why better records charges what they do.
That said.....Folks, Hot Stampers are everywhere! We just have to find them. I prefer the journey, but I'd be open to forking over $500 for the best copy of a handful of albums.
We already have some hot stampers in our collections!