Nissan screwed the pooch on installing faulty steering locks but there was plenty of info for people to be aware of.
I created and stickied a thread exclusivly for this issue to help members or the public.
Sorry to hear what happened But how the heck did you not see the doucumented threads on this exact issue especially on 09's.
I'd say $50 is pretty good and consider yourself lucky.
NOW GO AND DISCONNECT THAT STEERING LOCK!!
ATTENTION!! 2009-2010 owners with steering lock/wont start issues