Question on Certs

I have my MCP... was considering the full MCSE, but it's microsoft and it's a lot of money.

so, i was talking to a programmer buddy of mine who's opinion is that Sun's certification is really the only one out there that is worth getting as it is intense, informative and isn't dime-a-dozen (as are A+, Network+, MCP, MCSE, etc., etc.)

For those that haven't heard of it, Sun's cert involves an intense weekend of in-depth lectures followed by an exam. It is extremely pricey, however. I can't remember exactly and don't feel like looking it up right now, but I think it's around $4500.

Anyway, just curious on others' thoughts regarding industry certs out there today and their innate value or lack thereof.

Speak up.