why Philips downlight is cheaper than unknown brands

[cj9404 0]

I was looking around for downlight recently, surprisingly I found Philips downlight is much cheaper than what I thought. and some local brands which I never heard before is more expensive.  the cheapest 10W Philips downlight I found is S$11.9, the one i found from Philips authorized dealer is S$12.9. but 9w/10w local brand downlight normally is above S$20.

 

anyone know why branded downlight like Philips is cheaper than unknown brand? Philips has been in light industry for so long, their goods should be better than those unknown brands. 

 

 

Edited March 21, 2017 by cj9404

[Miccel 0]

I also wanting to know this too.. most shop quoted me more that philips downlight.. am puzzled too.. but in the end, i decided to go for philips downlight as it is cheap and thinking it should be of certain quality due to its brand... 

Edited April 17, 2017 by Miccel