Bill Tindall, E.Tn.
What often follows even the lower grade wheels is diamond tools[tool] to true them [[$15, I prefer the Tee tool],

balancing kits, [I don't have any nor have I recommended]

all kinds of stuff. [I don't have any other stuff]

If someone is productive and using a lot of hand tools, they'll wear out soft wheels. [I likely make more stuff than anyone on this Forum and I have not come close to wearing out a wheel I paid $20 for 10 years ago.]

No shaping a wheel [I recrown once in a while, 15 seconds]

and no loose grit. [could be a deal beaker for some, maybe most.

I'll give you 2 out of 7 points. The data has been presented. Now add to my column $30 or less vs $99 or more and let the bystanders make their choices.