OOPS - I forgot - NYC's the center of the universe... (JK).
Cheap is a relative term. The point I was trying to make is this: It costs approximately $100 per wheel to develop a QUALITY rim, JUST FOR the raw materials and the machining (more or less depending on volume produced). The markup on rims must be AT LEAST 250-300% for the mfr to make $, so you're looking at approx $1500 for a GOOD set of rims.
As far as NYC being the exception, you must remember that we are very near the border to Mexico, and crap (key word) can be had very cheaply here as well, especially with the declining economy both here and in Mex.
A good example of the absolute minimum quality alloy wheels out there (which have the added benefit also of being pretty light) are the new forged alloys from CenterLine.
You must remember that all wheels have a load rating which may OR MAY NOT be sufficient for your purposes. Straight line driving is one thing, but even a lightweight car is capable of bending many aftermarket alloys in spirited driving.
All I'm saying is BEWARE of the el cheapo's you see, especially the "wheel and tire package" specials, and those made by 'no-name' manufacturers. If they're not good enough for racers (OZ, CenterLine, Fittipaldi, BBS, etc), they're not good enough for us.
If they fell off Guido's truck between the Hudson Bridge and the warehouse, then you're getting a smoking deal...
ps - OLU, your car looks SWEET!