@gunsaholic, you are correct, a GREAT piece of wood will cost $1000. But here is a "nice" piece for $350...
http://www.oldtreegunblanks.com/pics.php?id=1457

And there is probably a stock maker out there that would craft it for $700 or so. Functionality, not English "Best."
I had a 1953 Superposed Grade IV restocked; took 12 mos and $2250, but I went for "Best" with factory exact specs, 22 LPI checkering and a 50's era horn buttplate. The blank was $750.

And the finished product:


You get what you get for $1000, but it can be done, and only 600 or 700 more than painting the grain in.
Not to take away from Mark Larson's craft, I'm sure its fantastic. Restocking is just another option in the ol' double gun tool kit is all I'm saying.

Scotty