It's this simple, what you've experienced is the same as everyone else. No one is out to get or rip you off. What you see is what you get.

If I get one more defence sanct on my Adamanti I swear I'm going to scream lol. However, that's the unlucky hand I've been dealt. See? You aren't alone.

Herby, do you have a spare tinfoil hat? I think I might need it.