Kitbasher,
Not everyone has the time (some of us are actually part of the work force) to dedicate the sometimes hundreds of hours it takes to complete a great flying and great looking kit. Given the amount of money you spend on these ARFs, it is only assumed you will be getting a product that merely does what it intended to do, FLY! I have read way too many threads on the deficiancies of Hanger Nine products ie; Edge 540, Cap.. etc., that I would surely steer clear of them.
Maybe, when I'm a bit grey, I will have the luxury of countless hours with nothing to do but build planes. Till then ARFs are perfect.