This explains it best. If I had the purchasing power to buy a Scar over PSA then I’m going with the Scar and put the best scope I can afford within my budget.
My taste evolved as I got older. I enjoy thhe refinement on my big ticket purchases.
Lower prices across the board is out of control. A non-ambidextrous Kac lower which costs $200 is now $350-$400 on the private market. This panic buy is no bueno.