I agree that barrows is some amazing armor, but it does degrade after a time, but even that does make it much better than 3rd age and bandos cost-wise. People honestly do buy bandos and 3rd age for the looks, and the uses. Although more so for bandos, the newer armor will always be considered "top of the line" until people begin o see the bad points in cost-usage. However, Bandos will always help out in the GWD for bosses, and the 3rd is just an awesome looking armor "made" for the wealthy. I personally will stick with Barrows until I have enough money to cover costs for that and a Godword and not break the bank just by buying it all.