The name conveys the perceived value
One of my (inexpensive) pleasures is reading. Books, magazines, online forums. Yes, there are moments of great comedy among the idle chatter of the fan base. And it doesn’t matter what matter… radio, photography, music, politics, etc. Always one writer that marches to the beat of a different drummer (not just in the music world, either).
This afternoon, I happened upon a discussion (a kind term) concerning the small portable audio recorder I purchased during that trip to the big city. On one hand, those who are full of wonder (in the old sense of the expression). On the other hand, the professionals, full of disdain for anything that doesn’t cost more than they paid. The snobs.
The arguments were robust. Those who came in with a low budget and low expectations were unable to understand why someone would want more (at any price). Those who “made their living” were unwilling to admit (from where I sat) that cheaper could suffice. After all, they had spent mega dollars because more means better. Some attempts were made to post supporting data (for the value of cheap), but the rebuttal was succinct. It would not be possible to post something which satisfied the requirement for pedigree.
And after reflection, I realized (or already knew but realized), it doesn’t matter what field. Try to get a photographer to admit that the gear from another company would be equal to what he owned. Try to find a dog owner that believed another breed was (in any way) superior. Try to find a musician that didn’t want the name on the headstock. No win situation.
