I hear you there..
For what it's worth, the Applied perch/lever is as good or better than the Works Connection perch, IMHO, and wayyy cheaper. If I'm not mistaken it was around $40, has a roller bearing pivot point, quick adjust, and is CR-bend. It also has a teflon sleeve. The lever/perch hasn't gotten sloppy like most do, and I've had it on for a full season.
I'm sure the Works Connection is a nice unit but there are way cheaper :scream: alternatives out there, which are just as nice comparatively.