Is there anything wrong with these vs. a used OEM take-off?

New Chrome ones are going for around $90 shipped to your door and the satin ones are going for $85ish. I was wondering because I see "taken off" OEM grills being sold for around $100 and sometimes + shipping. Is there a difference between the two to make a used one more expensive? I saw a used 3 bar w/ mesh going for almost $200 shipped and I'm thinking you could buy a new OEM grill off of e-bay, buy a new dremel kit and buy the mesh to do it with for less than $160 which is still cheaper and you get to use the dremel over and over again. A definate investimate for future projects. I know some people will pay to have the work done for them on the 3 bar but the E-bay OEM's can't be all that bad....right?

 

http://www.partsgeek.com/catalog/200..._assembly.html

Check this link out. If you have a bowtie currently you can put it on one of these.
The chrome one costs $54 shipped.

 

Aftermarket knock-offs.......

 

I bought one but returned it. It had a lot of waves which were chromed over.

 

i bought a Black Chrome one that is perfect.

 

I cant say of the quality. But i know its a good price. I was considering getting a spare since mine is getting road rash

 

I'm sure some of them could be "knock-offs" but i'd bet most of them are OEM's the companies bought somewhere and are reselling them....especially since they only fit one out of production vehicle.

I was just wondering why people are avoiding them like the plauge and are happier to buy a used one for more cash. The local pick-n-pull wanted $40 for one (no matter chrome or not) but getting over there has been an issue. I bought a used one from a member here for $60 shipped. Seems way more reasonable for a used grill I plan on cutting up vs. spending cash for a new one and cutting it up......but still, why would people want to pay more for something thats cheap "new".