I don't see how it's unethical to make money by doing all the legwork that BMS, VRSF, etc. have done to bring a new product to fruition at a better price point than the more well-established brands. I would argue that it is more unethical to shortcut their process after they've done the R&D and to then undercut these companies who have brought so much to this community. These companies have done the work of sourcing manufacturing, going through various revisions of products until they get it right, offering good customer service, having to deal with the losses through returns, etc. Ever heard of overhead? They are not making $500 per intercooler after paying the bills, I guarantee you. People are very quick to call someone else's way of making a living unethical. Somehow when these same people find a niche or a way to make money themselves, it isn't unethical anymore.
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