I get criticized and sometimes people feel they need to defend their use of cheap traps. I've upgraded my traps since I started trapping, targeting top quality high performing traps, that do cost more than other traps. But there are reasons that I like these traps, and most trappers as they gain experience realize the benefits of these traps. But that doesn't mean you need those traps to get started now. Better to start with cheap traps that you buy rather than daydream about trapping with the expensive traps.