You owe it to yourself to try that Squier Classic Vibe Tele. $300 of pure Tele goodness -- guys are trading in their '52 reissues and custom shop Nocasters for these guys.
Does it have a fat U-shaped neck? If not, I have an extra '52 reissue neck lying around somewhere. Only fat necks for me. ...on guitars, that is.
Any opinions of the quality of the Mexican and Chinese Strats and Teles?? The prices seem almost too good to be true...