Omg -- I bought a Brother printer for around this price -- it's the best I've had -- pure luck -- but the cartridge, black only, keeps on keeping on that said, I don't need it for complex or a variety of tasks! But I've had it for over 5 years??? LOL -- not trying to debunk your theory Charles 😎👍-- you are right but this one caught me by surprise after reading all the praise online -- this may have changed by now -- and that's another thing altogether too! Find a great idea and/or item and the story quickly changes not long after! But, as I said, you are right Charles -- buy a jacket or sweater or whatever made of quality and it lasts forever!