Seems those receptacles are a lot less expensive than your first pricing.
$27 is manageable, but still exorbitant.
I bought a power cord for the Jolida from Amazon a few weeks ago.
The stock one wasn't nearly as robust and this one has a 15A current draw, if necessary.
I might give the receptacle a try. Couldn't be worse.
I already run a Tripp-Lite Isobar surge suppresser with filter.
Regardless, I'll give MA the benefit of the doubt. I just wish I'd spent less, but it's so easy to get caught up in the hype.
Same thing happened to me with car-modding 15 yrs ago.