Chris is right on target about prices. The dollar has tanked against most currencies, particularly this year. Lots of reasons why, but I don't suggest a political discussion here. But lots of our goodies are pricier now, including those Recaros.
As for fasteners, isn't there a grading standard for degree of hardness/integrity, with a grade 8 the strongest? Shouldn't be hard to determine what products meet that standard, or claim to.
Bill W.
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