There is merit in only paying for what you use, but where each draws that value is different. I am actual a cheapskate but my B&R has done almost a million and lots of rough and tumble sidewalks, for me at least well worth it.
I've noodled what it would be like with a Kirkland, but would have hated to be in Shanghai and have a handle or wheel go, for that the B&R was priceless, of course no telling if the Kirkland would have lasted as long, LOL