I guess the problem is that a lot of new recordists go to the Internet and ask "what's the best mic within this price range?" but they don't understand that mics are more like screwdrivers than hammers. If you need a Phillips screwdriver, a slotted screwdriver ain't gonna work.
There are all kinds of screw heads (singers) out there and one screwdriver (mic) may be a good screwdriver (mic) for the money, but if your needs are for a Phillips screwdriver, a slotted screwdriver ain't gonna work too well.
That's why "What's best?" is such a frustrating question for people who moderate these BBS's - often, there's just no good answer, and everybody gets frustrated. And sometimes, new recordists will jump in and say "I've got this hex head screwdriver (mic) and it's great". And they don't realize that hex head screwdrivers may not be best for everybody.
We live in wonderful times right now. There are a lot of inexpensive Chinese screwdrivers (and mics) out there. They may not last as long as a quality tool, but if you don't abuse them, they can drive most screws just fine. If you're on a tight budget, you can get a pretty good variety of fairly decent tools for a very low cost. And that's important to a lot of people.