Debate: Should I use original factory parts or third party for a vintage Pentax K1000?

I've got a Pentax K1000 on my bench right now that needs a new shutter curtain. I could either hunt down an original Pentax part from a donor camera on eBay for around $40, or I could go with the third party kit from a supplier in Ohio for $25. I went with the third party option last week, and honestly the fit was a bit off, took me an extra 2 hours to shim it. What do you guys lean towards for these old cameras, original or aftermarket parts?

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