To each their own, if someone wants to spend thousands on Shaptons, Mastro Livis' and expensive accessories, so be it. In my case, it's always the runt of the litter that surprises me. I spent a good amount on my dovo stainless that now rarely gets used due to a Evans Bros I found at an antique shop and picked it up hoping it may be " decent". I spent good money on a super badger brush imported from England, well...The 25 dollar pure badger from the antique store kicks the crap out of the super badger. I spent time and effort picking out the perfect shaving bowl...Now I prefer the small stainless retired dog bowl. It is funny how things work out. Moral of the story, who cares how much it costs as long as it works for you!