That's because most people buy made in china walmart junk for $69.95
. I spent a little (well , a lot) more and got a Stihl and I'm happy
with it . To reload the spool I chuck it in my lathe and wind the line .
I currently have 3 sizes of line for various tasks - I don't use the
.105 extra tough to edge the lawn but it works great for clearing briars .


https://en.stihl-qd.cn/stihl-qingdao...niversary.aspx

The STIHL factory in Qingdao, China, celebrated its 10th anniversary
on October 12, 2015. .. manufactures chain saws, trimmers, clearing
saws and hedge trimmers

John T.