Hi I.D
( Glad your still posting BTW )
Yep. Nothing at all wrong with the vernet Tips. We tend to call the deluxe tips 'Paranoia thumbs'
But joking aside, there are a lot of people who don't feel comfortable with the psychology that hides the regular tip so well, and because of this have never tried using them. If the realistic look, makes the tt owner RELAX that has got to be a good thing for their performance. ( Also its a lovely little thingy just to look at and smuggly say to yourself 'yep, I own one!'
TIP: Place your realistic Thumb sticking out of your front garden flower bed, and watch from your upstairs window as a passerby FREAKS OUT
(no, seriously don't try this if you like your freedom!)