I haven't commented on this thread because most everything's already been covered. Any advice I have to give has already been given.

That being said.
Every plane on the market will fly. It may take a TOC champion to keep it in the air, but as long as someone can fly it, that company will sell it. If it is inexpensive, this usually compounds the problem. Someone who just wants a taste of the hobby to see if they like it will have a hard time dropping $300 on a good flying plane. Of course the simple mistakes we all make when we're learning compound the problem, and usually lead to frustration, anger, etc.

Jason