I have a wide array of power tools made in "China", and have used them extensively over the years (15+) with only minor problems. I have had some name brands such as Porter Cable, Black & Decker, Dewalt, Craftsman, Stihl, Hilti, Campbell Hausfield, Dremel, Skil, and even Ryobi fail within 3 years of purchase. To each his own. I still say if you have an eye for quality then go ahead and buy the damn thing. Tools; like humans break down with repeated use. It's a part of life. Just because something has a "brand name" on it doesn't make it a quality tool. On something as simple as an angle grinder the only thing that usually goes first are the brushes in the motor. If they are not replaceable then the product should be considered a "throwaway". Buy what you want. But it's good to keep in mind to buy something that you eventually will reuse again on some other project around the house.