Your point is true but, there are still those of us who don't have or buy multiple cameras and can only afford the cheap ones. I myself can't afford to buy multiple cameras at this time. For those that can only afford the cheap ones, it would be best to research which cams have the best history and reviews as well as try to find out their customer service record. I wasn't able to do this prior to purchasing mine but have since found a lot of valuable information and sites to help in the future. This way you can make an informed decision and get the best possible camera in your price range to suite your needs. Like I said, your point is very true for those that go through multiple cheap cameras and would be the best way to go but, not all are able to do this. Just my .02 on ways to use it for those who might not be able to have the best but, would still like to try to enjoy this addicting,fun,and usefull tool!