I think price should be mentioned in a review. I don't think if part of the review is giving a smoke some sort of rating it should be a factor in the rating. The reason I don't think it should be part of the rating if you give point or weight to price in your rating a so so tasting stick can get a boost because of a low cost. Conversely, an expensive but pretty decent stick can get a lower rating because of high price. I think flavor and construction should only be part of the rating that way if I see a four star or 90 rated smoke I have an idea of how much I might like it then I can decide if want to pay the required fair.