why do people feel the need to buy expensive cable

Although i do not think many would have argued against that . If our logic is wire is wire your expensive wire should also be great too . Just overpriced is all .

Exactly what (dollars per foot) would be overpriced, snob appeal cabling???

I just want to make sure which camp I’m in! [|;^)>

Although i do not think many would have argued against that . If our logic is wire is wire your expensive wire should also be great too . Just overpriced is all

.If overpriced, company would go out of business.  The fact that many exotic cable companies have been in business for many many years, it's not overpriced that's all.

Precisely. There are makes that don't tout their cables as much as most. They simply know from experience and feedback that what they do works. They use beta testers. With those makes it's a slow process and it boils down to evolutionary improvements, not some kind of annual hype fest. Those are the ones you should pay attention to. When you unearth them, you find a long gestation process with few models to mark their progress. 

The satisfaction you get should be on a level similar to one who commissions a performance. It is what this hobby is all about, isn't it?
Just think of the equipment you buy, the effort you make to mix and match, and the final touches. It's all about the rewards. 

All the best,
Nonoise