diff --git a/code/__DEFINES/economy.dm b/code/__DEFINES/economy.dm
index 3d62609a1..1c74acddd 100644
--- a/code/__DEFINES/economy.dm
+++ b/code/__DEFINES/economy.dm
@@ -10,4 +10,4 @@
 #define PRICE_LOW		(PRICE_DEFAULT * 0.75)
 #define PRICE_HIGH		(PRICE_DEFAULT * 2)
 #define PRICE_EROTICA	(PRICE_DEFAULT * 1.75)
-#define PRICE_EXPENSIVE	(PRICE_HIGH * 1.5)
+#define PRICE_EXPENSIVE	(PRICE_HIGH * 2)
diff --git a/code/game/objects/items/tools/weldingtool.dm b/code/game/objects/items/tools/weldingtool.dm
index 50b5f4754..bc83dabb7 100644
--- a/code/game/objects/items/tools/weldingtool.dm
+++ b/code/game/objects/items/tools/weldingtool.dm
@@ -344,7 +344,7 @@
 	item_state = "upindwelder"
 	max_fuel = 80
 	materials = list(MAT_METAL=70, MAT_GLASS=120)
-	price = PRICE_EXPENSIVE * 1.1
+	price = PRICE_EXPENSIVE * 1.5
 
 /obj/item/weldingtool/experimental
 	name = "experimental welding tool"