Because around these parts an average RTG will cost me more then what I got this one for. Not long ago average RTGs were selling for over $1000 here and even as high as $2000. I paid $600 for my first green and $500 for my second. I've seen you post in the past things like "if you like the fish, then pay for it". Case and point right here. I like the fish. I paid for it. At the moment I can't afford to spend over $1500 for a xback. Down the line I will, but right now I bought a fish I've always wanted. I never made any claims that its the best RTG out there. If another farm was available to me at the price I got this one for, I would have gotten it. I don't have alot of choices out here so I got what I could and I'm very happy with that. You don't like it? Thats fine. My money, my fish, my enjoyment.