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not what we were talking about at all.. we were talking about paying extra for quality parts..
Which always boils down to domestic vs import, which is what started the whole tangent. Nothing wrong with import, except from enemy nations who's governments own, run, and profit from their manufacturing (China).
Domestic will always cost more but doesn't always mean better quality because there are practical limits to the manufacturing methods used. A steady stream of perfect parts comes with a mountain of rejects because only the 'good ones' get shipped. That means the cost of all that scrap needs to be rolled into the product cost as well.
Or you start 65 different import brands and some sell the better ones and other sell 'the same thing' for the bonehead who thinks buying from a different shady website means he somehow outsmarted the manufacturer and saved $100 - then wonders why his combo isn't as fast as the guy who didn't pinch every penny.
I find it interesting that so many people who whine about some core shift rarely send the parts back or pursue some customer service action. Most domestic companies are more than happy to help their customers, which is part of the cost. Some folks do send their stuff back, including some members here who were disappointed and actually picked up the phone like an adult and got some satisfaction on the issue. Try that with a compnay whose parts are made by the latest crop of disposable slaves.