Which, in this economy, seems less like an injury and more a reward.

A lot, thanks!

My local suppliers of cables appear to have already reached that point. They are taking identical low quality brands for a 200% markup on Amazon prices, which appear to be a 50% markup on AliExpress prices…

This is basically what I’m faced with. Do you have a go to EU based “basics” manufacturer or source?

Ok, thanks for the inputs. I figured there might be a way to find somewhat quality products in amongst the garbage, but it appears not…

That’s fair. I would avoid anything’s mains connecting either way, but makes sense to not risk the end devices in electronics either with dodgy cables.