While quality and value are often related it is not always a hard and fast rule. I have found that you can often have quality and value depending on the intended use. Another words, what are your expectations for the product? I have purchased many things that were inexpensive and perceived as cheap but performed very well for my intended use. Case in point would be an angle grinder I bought from Harbor Freight for $15 just to use to sharpen my mower blades with. It performs up to my expectations for what I use it for and since I don't count on it to make a living or save my life, then the quality is acceptable for the price. On the other hand I have paid very good money for stuff that should have never been made in the first.place. My Dad was involved with R&D for all his life and I can tell you it is time consuming and expensive, and even when you think you have done it right something pops up that can kill your business. Just look at all the recalls for cars.