more reliable components, stronger wheels don't require truing so much, shifting is more reliable and consistent, ride is generally more enjoyable, etc.
Same as with everything (food, stereo equipment, cars), going up from the bottom end there is a noticeable difference. From there onwards is the usual law of diminishing returns.
sub-$100 is barf,
$400-$1500 is mid-range,
and from there on you wander into unobtanium territory
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KrisPistofferson
Did you just say "minarchist?" I'm going to start a 10-page vaginathon because only Libertarians can define Libertarianism. Also, you're mean.