Ya you can still have reasons…here in Canada it is typical to have for example German and Japanese knives that are sold at Walmart or a basic chain and if you look on the box they are made in China. The same brand sold in the kitchen store are 2 or 3 times the price but made in Japan and or Germany. We have pots here as well…same deal some made in Canada and others in China or Asia.
I guess its up to the individual to determine the value vs cost in these situations…