Ok I would just like to get some opinions here regarding dowry.   What do some of you members think is too much or too little?

For example, does N600K sound like an absurd amount to expect? BTW, say the guy is earning a bankers salary (semi-entry level).

I'm just trying to gauge the issue. Personally I don't like the whole dowry issue. But it's part of my Igbo "culture"   .

Sorry, I should also add that the guy does have some money but besides that I still think the whole dowry system should be abolished.

I dont think it should be abolished. It apart of culture. On the other hand it need to be regulated. It should be a token of appreciation to the girls parents for raising a well respected girl and appreciation from the man to the parents(family) for giving him their blessing to marry their daughter and allowing her to be apart of his family. But i think it has become atrocious when the bride price is negotiated on criterias such as whether the girl went to school or come from a rich background, or if she lighter skinned(bride price is a lot higher) or dark skinned, physical features etc, A bride is not bought.