I got myself a laser "pointer": A 270W 915+980 nm diode laser for a price that was probably below scrap metal value (guys, don't ever start ebay auctions at 1€... [unless it's for stuff that i want, then it's perfectly fine]).
Not quite sure what i'll do with it, as it was purchased because of cheap and not because of need. I'll probably take it apart and sell the optics as i do not plan on using a laser that requires 50A@25V (good luck trying to find a power supply for that thing).
And of course it's not any old diode laser: This is a made in germany, no expense spared machine. Just take a look at the top cover, it looks suspiciously like someone took a 40x40cm aluminum chunk and removed roughly 90% of the material... The aluminum alone will set you back nearly 100 backs.