Good question, although the stock market is something else again. Possibly your question/comment would resonate more with people if you compared the spend on a

Good question, although the stock market is something else again. Possibly your question/comment would resonate more with people if you compared the spend on a microphone with the spend on a suit, or a pair of shoes. It's easy to see the value of quality there, for appearance, comfort and health. In the case of a microphone, the purpose is to communicate your thoughts, and to make a good impression, so the investment keeps working and giving you a return on investment for longer than the first few moments. And a good mic will last longer than an article of clothing. A good mic is a great investment.