Originally Posted by
TrojanHorse
...If something costs you $500 and breaks with no warranty, buy a new set for $500 more... you're still ahead of the limited warranty chap who spend $2,000 AND if you damage your expensive wheels you're probably right back in line at the cash register anyway. Catastrophic failure is a different story of course.
And I think that is why more people are choosing the middle road; There has been growth for builders who are more local and, in consumer's minds, have some degree of liability/accountability even if using open mold products from Asia. There's a sweet spot between the two choices you mention that is a good option for an increasing number of consumers.