I don’t really get the negativity in some of these comments. I feel like offering official accessories at (potentially) higher prices than ones you can pick up

I don’t really get the negativity in some of these comments. I feel like offering official accessories at (potentially) higher prices than ones you can pick up yourself is an ideal business model for a company like Raspberry Pi. Completely optional, you can always DIY, but it lets them make some more money and still keep the price of the base product relatively low. At the same time, it lowers the barrier to entry for people who aren’t as confident with putting together their own kit.