Ebay Core Supports?

[GunMetalGrey]

I have seen that there are core supports for sale on ebay to the tune of ~$100 shipped and was wondering if anyone has used one of these on their cars?
I plan on putting a small square of metal inside whatever core support I use (ebay-OEM) to add some strength as I am making mine removable.
If you have used an ebay one, did the mounting points for things line up? Were the screw holes and everything in a proper position?
Thanks!

[rcsoundn1]

I have read a thread on here from a guy that did use one. End result was he bought OEM for a moderate better fit. If i recall correctly the ebay fit was terrible

[PimpinWalrus]

My friend made a removable core on his, we just got a junkyard one for $15 bucks.

[marshallnoise]

I have one that I haven't installed yet. It looks like it will line up just fine and all the mounting points look dead nuts on. My only beef is that the top of the support doesn't look amazing. It really isn't as cleanly stamped as the OEM ones.

That said, it does bother me. So I am likely going to go the "junk yard core support" way. With the cordless Sawzall, it's an easy job.

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[GunMetalGrey]

I should come back in here and add some thoughts for anyone looking for info in the future.
I ordered an ebay core support, and it came pretty quickly. The cost was about $100 shipped.
The metal was clearly a bit thinner than an OEM piece, and the finish was pretty poor. The bends were all wavy and the flat areas were not really that flat. This would be a great cheap option if you were just looking to replace a core support on something that you aren't super concerned about looks on.
I ordered an OEM core support for about $300 if I recall correctly, and it was perfect.

TLDR
Ebay works if you aren't concerned about looks
OEM is on point.

[ct3155]

I should come back in here and add some thoughts for anyone looking for info in the future.
I ordered an ebay core support, and it came pretty quickly. The cost was about $100 shipped.
The metal was clearly a bit thinner than an OEM piece, and the finish was pretty poor. The bends were all wavy and the flat areas were not really that flat. This would be a great cheap option if you were just looking to replace a core support on something that you aren't super concerned about looks on.
I ordered an OEM core support for about $300 if I recall correctly, and it was perfect.

TLDR
Ebay works if you aren't concerned about looks
OEM is on point.

I'm ending up with an ebay support.. Doing a cheap build for fun. I don't really care how the support itself looks.. Can it be installed and have the panels line up? Hood shuts and what not?

Thanks!