What does a legendary item actually cost? - CAD, USD

I feel that the legendary piece drop percentage has been changed from what it was. Initially when I first started playing in my aspiration to acquire legendary items I researched and saw that other than the Epic container scrapping epic items was the only way to acquire what I was after. I essentially scrapped every epic I came across. And guess I got lucky. Within spending 160$ & opening 4 containers. I had acquired my first legendary weapon

 

The funny thing is that you are more likely to have duplicates of Epix before you even get a legendary item. For example in my journey to acquiring my first legendary I scrapped three epic which I had acquired consecutively. I shouldn't have scrapped the sniper rifles. I should have focused leveling them and evolving them. At the time I was unaware but evolving Epix is easier than acquiring a duplicate of a but nevertheless people assume legendary items are the best. When evolved yes... But tier 3 evolved epics are better than a level 10 legendary.. and far easier to come by.. Im just ranting for the sake of ranting pardon me.. but once I learned that the chances of getting duplicate legendaries is slim to none I regretted scrapping all the epics I scrapped..

 

I think now the chance is like 3 pieces per two containers.
One user above scrapped 60 epics and got one legendary piece.
Data is quite insignificant, but now 4 containers may give you 6-7 pieces (irrespective of color!)

 

Upgrading epics is far easier than upgrading legendaries.
If we don't consider the perks, talents and sugar required, then level 1 legendary is equivalent to level 35 epic and level 50 rare.
Level 10 legendary is equivalent to level 41 epic. Level 50 epic is equivalent to level 23 legendary.