We (Americans) buy chinese crap because it is cheap. Not because we expect it to last forever, but because it is cheap. And since it is cheap, we can buy more cheap stuff. Since, after all, we are taught that we deserve to have everything anyway.

Think about this way- in 1970, the average family had one car. Now they have 2+ (I have 5 running myself). The American standard of living has been elevated because we can afford to buy more with what $ we have. All due to cheap stuff from China, or Mexico, or Taiwan, or Japan.. (depending on what year you live in).

As for Summit- they are just trying to make a buck- just like every other business. If you don't like it, don't buy it. Not complaining, just saying...