These are nowhere near the most expensive fridges. They are on the higher side of the average range.

In my experience, the people buying these fridges are low income, low tech knowledge people that got approved for (likely too much) credit.

If you're wealthy enough to waste a lot of money on a fridge you aren't buying one of these abominations. Its going to be a built in like sub-zero.

I honestly believe these fridges are not being bought in large quantities and are part of the tech bubble.

Black electricians tape. Lots of it.

I don't even like exterior water or ice dispensers.

My phone had all of that, and I can place it in a convenient location to watch while I cook. My fridge is beside or behind me as I cook.