David ... isn't the Internet-plus-Amazon combination wonderful for some things! (Assuming one lives in the good old U.S. of A. - I don't know about living in MeHeeCo.)
One can order the best in the world and have it delivered right to one's door. I do this all the time.
I don't care where it's made. I start my research by looking for the most expensive version of an item ... as "the most expensive version" has to be that way for a real good reason because worldwide competition is so fierce. If I can't afford the most expensive version, I then just work my way down the price chain until I find a version I can afford - while trying not to give in too much to the degraded quality that comes along with lower price.
So far my shopping method as worked like a champ - K.I.S.S. usually does.