Quoted from rubberducks:They're just using the cheapest supplier they can find, like anything.
Where things should be stainless steel, galvanised or nickel, they are either not, or very low quality.
Basically this; but they make sure to increase prices and cut features as much as possible as well.
NIB buying from Stern at this point just makes me shake my head... but I am glad some are taking the plunge to at least get some HOU games for the future...