If all you want is a "default replacement", any of the Mach 1 or FRF sceneries are much better and they're free. Lower cost? Blueprint's DFW would've cost me $50 because I run both sims. The money I saved buying FSDT's version would buy me either copy of IAH, if I wanted it.
Something tells me most people aren't running and buying scenery for both. Could they switch in the future and want the version particular to that sim? Sure. But I just get the feeling most people aren't running and buying scenery for both at the same time. Therefore, it is a little less expensive.
I love how you bring up other scenery designers. Personally, I don't see Mach 1 as better than. I'd say some of their sceneries are on par with Blueprint but most are a little less detailed. Again, it all depends on how you define "better." If what you want is just an up-to-date, simple representation of the airport, Blueprint does a fantastic job.
Are there freeware sceneries out there that are more detailed visually? Yes. The latest release from Shez and Ian (KPHL) is a perfect example of that. However, that is the beauty of choice. You, as the consumer, aren't obligated to use certain addons. It is completely choice and some people will choose not to use Blueprint sceneries (like myself as their style of work isn't what I'm looking for) and some people will choose to purchase them. So instead of continually trashing them in every single flight simulator related forum, why not just vote with your wallet? Simply don't buy it.
(P.S. While you're trashing Blueprint, why don't I see anyone trashing Abacus? Don't they have the same reputation?
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