Frames break in places other than the welds. The three lugged frames that I have owned all cracked in the BB shell or in the seat tube, just above the BB shell. Lugs really don't improve modern frames in any significant way. These days, lugs (and threaded forks) are mainly for fg fashion dorks and retrogrouch curmudgeons. They may look nice (to some), but not worth paying extra, if you ask me. Plus, lugged frames all look basically the same to me..similar diameter tubes, similar style of lugs (with some exceptions), and the lugs restrict what you can really do with the design of the frame.

At any rate, who cares...its a bike. I learned a long time ago to stop worshipping gear and just ride it.