1. Duct Tape stands to stick things together, nothing else. It is people with creativity that have created the culture... not 3M or Nashua. 2. Nothing is a high cost solution for Duct Tape because nothing compares. It is almost from another planet. 3. If you are buying a leather wallet for $10 then it is probably pleather and much like the quality it is exactly half the fun.
I understand your position and we have heard that from a small group of people just like you. However that group never seems to get around to pulling out a roll of duct tape and making a cool wallet they can be proud of. "Humbug" is fitting. I usually don't get this defensive but we are proud of this kit.