aftermarket vs factory

[MUNCH72]

Hey guys I'm new to this site and I was needing some advice. I'm building a 72 short fleet side and I'm needing a bed. I found a bed 4 and a half hours away for $1800 but it is apart and does not have a tailgate and need some work. So for $2300 I can get a complete bed including lettered tailgate with hardware to put it together and bolt it to the frame, and southern Kentucky classics www.sokyclassics.com even throws in 8% of the price toward shipping which in my case will be $186 and shipping quote was $195 so shipping would be $9.00. I know aftermarket parts have their own problems but the factory bed is 4 and a half hours away and I need to buy trailer tires,gas and a tailgate. Any thoughts would be appreciated.