Premium wood, reliable hardware, and cool finishes cost more than cheaper counterparts. But can last a lifetime (my dad’s drums from 1964 still play and sound great). Have you looked at used options to save money? Or is there a specific kit that you are trying to get?

My advice bro? Buy second hand - genuinely. Or try and build up bit by bit. I got a snare and cymbals I loved - started with hats and built from there. Then I got a kit that’s a pro level, second hand, but does everything I need a kit to do. Invest in good heads and getting a good sound of everything. The difference between a £1000 kit and a £5000 kit isn’t actually as much as you’d expect.