@Eeron: Yes, I am fully aware of that. But for some reason even Japanese textbooks reverse the name order. It irks me.
@Emeralis: I know, right? It's actually kind of surreal.
And now for this:
It's just common sense. When you get what you pay for, save up and invest in something that'll last. When it doesn't matter, it doesn't matter. Might as well save yourself the extra money, which you can then spend on something more important.