Have to agree Don. To a degree Waterford crystal are entitled to be expensive, as they are a world famous name,
No offence to smaller, and no doubt very good local crystal companies, (of which there are many) They simply would go out of buisness themselves if they were to sell a relatively unknown brand, at the same price as a world famous one. This goes across the board, not just crystal. Think of those, um, reputable traders selling half price, er, designer clothes.....

Tj