Torque converters: Quality ,for the buck.....

You ,pay more for a good product. My ride ,came with the high end G.E.R. 9.5 (Yes,I know!),converter. It was 500 bones ,in 1998. This converter,locks up at 3000-3200.Register 21 m.p.g.@2900@ 63 m.p.h. Also seen the converters 200 bones less,kill a 727 in a heavy burnout,on the street. The one spot,you don't skimp,unless you have experience.Share your thoughts....Please.