I can't help but notice that you bought a lot of the same things twice, like a 20 qt pot, then two days later, bought another. Then you bought a fridge off craigslist, then a while later, bought a chest freezer from lowes. The only thing I can say to keep your cost down would be to do an extensive amount of research before purchasing products. Also, I would appear that you got ripped off with the price of your kegging system. I got my fridge and CO2 tank for free of craigslist, and a kegging system with faucets for 160 off kegconnections. Oh well, all I can say is..... Good for you man!!! now make that price per pint go down by brewing more!