Since I was already paying $4500 for the bed and foundation I wanted, I figured what is another $189 for these sheets. I was thinking about buying the more expensive Egyptian Cotton or Bamboo sheets but saw the negative reviews for them. So I bought these and have to say I really do like them. I do have much higher tread count sheets I have bought in the past, as well as bamboo, but like these the best of all. Add to this that they have the elastic bands to keep them on the mattress, they really cannot be beat!