Is a hobby-grade RC truck worth it over a $100 Amazon brand?

Specialist communities like r/rccars consistently recommend hobby-grade platforms (Traxxas Slash, Arrma) for serious off-road use because parts support is broad and the chassis are designed for repeated crashes. Cheaper Amazon brands like DEERC and Nikuku get praise for value but reviewers flag limited parts availability and weaker servos/shocks when things break.