thats because there is nothing wrong with them, for what ever reason people think that you have to spend crazy money to be successful, i have friends taht think they cant go backpacking with out northface gear, and others that cant shoot pistols that cost less $1k, it drives me crazy that people think the price tag is all that matters. when most of the time they dont give the time of day to a cheaper product just because its not a "name brand" that runs the price up 2-3x