Original comment was more just an observation of "Yes, some things can be worth the price" and not a blanket statement about all things. And I do agree with you that price shouldn't the main indicator of quality

For me it really comes down to justification of the price. I wouldn't mind trying a pair for $10 to see what it's all about, and that's what I did. The important part comes after the purchase and that's the evaluation of the product. However with an increase in price also comes more scrutiny. I may be less willing to overlook some things at that $10 price point than I would have for the $2 pair.