I've heard some people talk like that is the worst thing ever, while other seem to hand-crimp rigging with no issues. It's confusing. I guess it's working just fine for you?
If it is confusing to you, don't worry about it, just order the rigging as suggested. The prices do not seem unreasonable. Remember, though, length is critical, so if the vendor doesn't know the measurements, it's best to use the old stays/shrouds as templates. I've been crimping cables with manual and hydraulic crimpers for over 30 years, and I don't recommend it to novices. Just cutting the S/S cable can be tricky.
