I'm sure we all want good quality and a good price but with the small freshwater ropes, I too have noticed huge price differences for the same quality. I have several ropes by several brands with several hundred dollars price difference. I wouldn't go with the brand name or anything else but just look at the specific pearl ropes offered. And remember if you don't ask for any custom changes, most of them will give you a hassle free refund. You might even order a couple or a few of your top picks and compare them in person. Please post what you get!