CBO,
Yea, I understand exactly what you are saying. But would you pay $150.00 for a table lamp, if other folks were telling you that it will fail in 1 to 2 years?
I have a few Bachman by Williams conventional engines that I paid $145 for brand new, which may be far more complex than the accessory under discussion, and I have run them pretty hard for 3 years, without any problems. They only had a one- year warranty, and I wouldn't be surprised if I get 10 years out of them.
I guess it all depends on where one draws the price line for something that is fun but likely to fail in a short time. For me, $100 plus is over the limit.
Thanks for your comments.
Mannyrock