I'd just call this thread 'stating the obvious', but not the obvious.
I could point out many things that are expensive in shops and the cheaper alternatives all day long.
Some people pay thousands of pounds for a bit of crockery or art at an auction. Why? Maybe as an investment of sorts, but more often than not... simply because they WANT TO or CAN and have an interest in the piece. Are they mad for doing so?
If you're passionate about something and have a keen interest, you will support it and will pay money to support it. Simple. We are all individuals.
Alas, it's human nature to disagree over such things.
Tiresome? Definitely.
Steve
