I always laugh at people who think the cheap stuff is just as good as the more expensive stuff. If someone thinks 2 Buck Chuck wine is as good as a legit fine wine then good for them. They will spend less and have an enjoyable experience.
Some examples I thought of quickly are:
Craftsman is just as good as Snap-On
Suzuki is just as good as Ducati
Toyota is just as good as Mercedes
Harbor Freight is just as good as…anything costing more
Glock is just as good as Sig Sauer
Chinese scooters are just as good as a Vespa
Schrade is just as good as Chris Reeve
Bushnell is just as good as Swarovski
Casio is just as good as a Rolex
Swisher Sweet is just as good as Arturo Fuente
Bic is just as good as Dunhill
Columbia Sportswear is just as good as Arc’Teryx
Jack Daniels is just as good as Pappy Van Winkle
I could go on forever. The thing that bugs me is that the people who buy the cheap stuff say that those who buy the more expensive stuff are stupid for spending the extra money…for something that isn’t any better than the cheap stuff they buy. The people who buy the more expensive stuff don’t care why people buy cheap stuff. They enjoy the quality and experience of the more expensive item. The experience one has with a product goes well beyond price. Warranty, customer service, serviceability, frequency of breakdowns and problems, and perhaps most important - performance which leads to overall value.
I say “To each his/her own.” But don’t put down someone with a different opinion. The world already has enough DBs. Don’t add to the list.