There are reasonable price for fixed simulators which reproduce high fidelity cockpit and airplane performance. One example is cockpit4u. If I correctly remember they ask 2000 euro ish for a mcc course based on a 737NG fixed sim which in my opinion is a fairy price compared with other mcc courses out there. I agree with your last post as well but a 737 mcc course just look "better" on your cv for a jet company. I know it's just stupid but this is how it works.