Can anyone explain me why does high level blacksmith ask for a meld cost when i have all the required equipment to get a meld done. I mean i just purchased 275k worth of materia and a weapon and still i can't find anyone to meld without charging me? Or is it just someone trying to get some cash outta me?

Thanks

PS: I do have the matter grade 5 (even tho a grade 3 would work for this meld). So maybe i thought matter was expensive, but i even provide everything in order to get this done... *sigh*