Also I'm not sure the above is as effective as you think. One of the many issues with Chinese stuff is just the total variability. Even if you go with a "reliable" Chinese seller such as UTsource they're not stocking anything, they're sourcing from the open market. One order could be ok, the next not.
Yes, I know. I've been told by them directly that they are at the mercy of their "suppliers". Grrr.
Still, ... it betters the odds, IMHO.

