I have a budget, it just might be more than some but less than others. It's a matter of choosing what you buy. I choose to buy American where I can and use local labor, as long as it's reasonable. I believe in intellectual property and design rights, might be because of my background. If you want real wheels, I can lend a hand and "hook you up" with better prices.
Not much that goes on in this forum is "required", it's discretionary for the most part. Slow down the project a little and get the best you can or whatever it is that you want.
I can understand that not everyone wants to spend $700 on each wheel, that's what makes everyone's car different.