Wasn't trying to be a jerk. With the current draw system, you get one chance as a nonresident. You are in the top pool, you can't buy that at any price. There are other places and other states where you can get a tag with a realistic shot at a 180 class buck. Save your AZ points till whenever you can do them right, be that take the time to DIY right, or save up and hire the right guide if time is short.
I have a buddy who was in the top pool a few years ago, drew out and hunted without doing it right...And totally regrets it now. He will not get another chance at that tag again...ever.
No need to rush it. Again, there are lots of other places for just a hunt where you won't have regrets about not putting in enough.
BTW, they made significant cuts in the proposed tags for the 12's this year....