Realistically...

I know asking questions about prices is not the most socially acceptable thing to do, but I am having a hard time figuring out what to do. FH and I are currently in the process of finding a dj, and I've seen them vary so drastically in price that I'm pretty confused. All we want is someone who will stick to our playlist, make the bp & other appropriate announcements, and occasionally motivate people to dance.
So my question is, what makes a $3000 dj better than a $1500 one? Does the more expensive dj have better equipment? Do they have better cds?!? I don't get it!!
Any suggestions as to general price range for a good dj would be greatly appreciated (as well as the company name)!
Thanks so much!!

to be honest... i never understood it either, which is why i'm going with the $1100 dj. I mean after all if you give them a playlist, how hard is it to play them??

But if you want a light show, fog, slideshow or whatever else people are doing these days... than obviously the price goes up!

Usually the more expensive DJ packages include special lighting optioons, maybe a bubble machine, certain types of give aways, cocktail hour music. There are all sorts of add ins. From what I can tell, CD selection and equipment did not vary with price.

FH and I just wanted the basic stuff so that is what we went for.

I am not sure about the cost factor but I was at a wedding not too long ago and the DJ was awful.They did not seem very professional & multiple times there was skipping and dead air.
Thier set up looked cheesy too. My friend said she paid a lot of money and was very mad. I think it is more about personality of the DJ and if they really know what you want and have a decent reputation. My sisters DJ was awesome and I am using him too. John Foy at fantasy affair in medford. He is not the cheapest but is not the most expensive either and offers all different priced packages. Good Luck!!!!!!!!!