Because of the nature of granite, leftovers from larger jobs usually cannot be incorporated into new projects. The colors vary slightly, the grains don't match, and the thicknesses of the slabs can differ. That makes remnants largely a waste product for large stone suppliers and contractors, and as a waste product, they're willing to sell remnants at rates far below market value for granite that isn't a byproduct of another project. If you're looking for the look and durability of granite, but at a much cheaper price, remnants are exactly what you've been searching for.