sick of paying $3 for deans plugs

Hey, you're entitled to your opinion, I've got no problem with that. However, I will continue to save my money by buying less expensive options that are functionally better - No Deans product has ribs to make disconnecting easier. The picture, though, is kind of funny looking even if no one would attempt to connect them that way.

BTW, I also purchase "compatible" toner and ink cartridges from non-original manufacturers at considerable savings, and don't think twice about it.

-Jeff