Chinese Strobe lighting

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I am in the market for a set of Strobe lights for my studio. Nothing too pricey. These are my first strobes and I am just getting into studio work. I was comparing the brand name stuff like Alienbees to Bowens with the "no name" brand Chinese strobe kits and the Chinese are about 1/4 the price. What is the quality like on these low cost Chinese strobes? Are they all really bad or are some of them worth the savings? For the price, if the longevity was only half of the other brands, I would still be ahead. lol.

Anyone with experience using Chinese strobes?