That has been my experience as well. I think I paid $50 for a set of 7 five gallon bags, and they have served me well. Over the last 2 outdoor seasons, I have processed over 60 lbs of trim, for some local growers, and while they are showing a bit of wear, I should be able to use them for at least one more season, possibly 2. I can't remember the brand, but they are good quality bags.The Hemp Goddess said:I use inexpensive bag I got off E-bay and have had no problems with them. I just never had the big bucks to get the original Bubble Bags, which I am sure are superior to the less expensive ones. With me it was get the inexpensive ones or nothing and I have been quite happy with the ones I got.