You know, maybe I'm missing the point or something of kits, but I just can't see spending twice on a rig that I have to put together than what I'd spend on a pre-assembled unit of similar qualities...

I like building stuff as much as the next ham, but I just can't understand why I should pay $300 for a single-band QRP rig that I have to build, rather than $500 for a 6&HF, 100W rig already assembled... The financial part of me just says,"200 more, already assembled, more features."