re: Wheres the best place to buy a green egg, primo, or commado joe?

My only issue or question with bge is are they really a premium brand like they think they are or are or they simply a company that once had a monopoly on the kamado market, no longer does, and doesn't know how to adapt. (I admit I have no experience but I am looking to buy a kamado in the near future)

These things are not complicated. They are ceramic spheres with two vents. Why do I want to pay hundreds more for a brand name when the lower cost competitors have similar build quality and function? I think when I buy one in the next few weeks I will probably go with one of the lower cost alternatives unless there is some big difference. If I am going to pay a premium for it then I might as well support made in the USA and get a primo.

I guess what I am asking is bge once had a monopoly and made a killing in the market. Do they still have some advantage or am I paying more for the same thing just because it says bge on it?