[70rs]

I agree with this ^^^
Buy quality, from a quality vendor. In the long run you come out ahead with less problems.
That the vendor stands behind the product is a huge value. The knowledge, support and relationships that can be built are only more proof.
It helps the industry. It helps your project and you get to make friends along the way.

I'm on a really tight budget. But even as tight as it is I refuse to skimpy on the things that count. For me that means quality, proven parts that perform. ARP fasteners for example that I will buy from a vendor here. Brakes from another. Shocks and suspension components from yet another.
I could save a few bucks going to the big mail order places, but I'll never get the same service. Or ever be buddies with the sales rep there.