Why are these so expensive? Like, way more than your competition? DeWalt, hitachi, Porter cable, all are cheaper. Why???

You are probably comparing either “tool only" models (no battery and charger included) of other brands to the Kobalt brand, or you are comparing corded models of the other brands to Kobalt cordless tools. Make sure you are comparing apples to apples!

Not true at all kobalts are usually cheaper and you get the same qaulity. Especially if you wait for a sale.