that's funny - I did the same thing to the strap that came w/ my SF's! I cut it down and now it's on an older pair of porros.I found the straps way too long on the included neck strap so I cut them around the time I purchased the SFL's. I prefer the binoculars to be really close to my neck-- I figured nobody would want the straps cut so short. I guess someone might still want them? I think I will knock the price down 50 dollars.
I wouldn't drop the price yet, it's probably no big deal, some people already have straps they like to use.