You're paying the hipster tax. Law of supply and demand plus the size of the company. Offering their unique choices of bicycle frames is what they are about; not selling a dirt cheap frame. The ones I've seen here have been some cool-looking bikes built up with some nice stuff.

My Bianchi says "Advanced Steel Technology Chromo Lite Bianchi Engineered Double Butted Heat Treated" What does that mean? heck if I know. Do I care? no. I took it for a test ride, liked the way it felt, bought it.

Don't get so hung up on what steel is being used; just ride.