pj precision

Here is a question I have pondered over the years. Why are P-basses more expensive than PJ basses? At almost any level of instrument, it seems like regular P-basses are more expensive, sometime considerably more than PJ basses by the same company, tier-level. What could be the reason for this...

I got a new Squier Affinity PJ Bass from Guitar Center. That ought to piss off both the people who hate the very idea of a PJ bass and the people who hate Guitar Center with a passion. Sorry not sorry, I'm working with what I've got in terms of budget and local suppliers here. It is what it is...