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The realities with Fenders (and in fact all production instruments) is that you really should play a bunch of them and buy the one that you like - ideally with no regard to other factors such as logo, color, etc. Of course color does make a difference. We're humans and some people care about aesthetics, so it is a factor.
I've played great MIM Strats and lousy ones. I've played great MIA Strats and lousy ones. I do tend to take a "prefer to buy one made in the US" approach but that is up to the individual (especially when it comes to the low cost Asian builds). Without getting parfy, there are some issues with some of the factories overseas.
Fwiw I also do not like the trend to jumbo frets. I vastly prefer the "vintage" size small frets. Those are only available on the plain reissues, both MIM and MIA. Actually the MIM 60's reissue can be a nice guitar - I've played some great examples and new it can be had for way under $1K. Most guys seem to love the jumbo frets though so ymmv.
If you're really into it though, I'd plunk down more money and get something from a small builder like Tom Anderson, Suhr, Lull, etc.
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