The thing is, you (the customer) don't buy them, the manufacturer pre-fits them, so no real extra cost. Plus, if you do buy them they are only about 80pence - and that's buying them singly, get a box full and they would be much cheaper, if a manufacturer buys them, how little will they pay???
You're right Dave, there is a lot of rip off with some retailers, that seems extortionate for that shaver socket!!!