Is there any ""good""/acceptable bootleg connoisseur here at /toy/?

/g/ has similar chinese shit general where people would buy crazy phone & electronic products from aliexpress/taobao just to check if there's any hidden gems

Have you ever knowingly buy a bootleg because the original is too expensive?

Pic related is the bootleg Figma MGS2 soldier. While obviously not up to par, it is good enough at $15 each on ebay if you want to army build generic masked military men. Share your experience