For a custom order I'd definitely be interested in getting a deluxe kit from Korea. As for a 'standard' deluxe kit I would be happy paying $400-500 for a strat or superstrat as long as the hardware and wood is well worth the money (from what I can see it very well may be) however I wouldn't buy more than two deluxe kits as that's near the $1000 mark and for me that is a lot of money for only two kits, I might even buy just one kit considering the fact that the quality is "pro" level.

Just my 2 cents.