American craftsmanship then and what we have now

I'm guilty. When I look for something on ebay....or anywhere else, the "Lowest price first" option is the first one I choose. As an example, just this past week, the starter bendix went out on my truck. Oreilly wants over 30 bucks for one......84 for another starter. Screw that. I found an older NOS made in USA one on ebay for 13 bucks in an old lookin all yellered up box. ......and I guarantee you it's better than any new one I can get now.
"Lowest price first" if I'm not in a hurry. "Nearest First" if I am in a hurry.