Hi Friend Gobs,
I won't argue to much with you because for sure you are right (by definition), however:
-about my knowledge on bikes, just check my profile
-not being in my country, not understanding and speaking the language, I would go preferably to the easy tracks
-about Green Book issue, even if it's well know that there are some tricks with this, I much prefer to go for clean issues than for some "saucissons" (transformed stolen bikes). It's not only the fear to be caught but as well the respect of the Worldwide Rider Communauty, we should not support bike stealing
But for the rest, fully right, why should we pay more ? For my gooself, I found a good compromise between value for money and excellent service with Red Baron, thus I stay with them since years...And like old dogs, I think I am fidel.
Cheers