I would think the brand would be reasonable and I love a sale. On the other hand, I do prefer buying the same colors from the same brands so I can use up bits from other projects. I can definitely see color and weave and other differences between brands, or at least when mixed into my solids scrap box.
While I loved the overall consistency of color (I have some quibbles with weaves over time), I made a decision a few years ago to switch from Kona to American Made brand because it fits in better with some of my general preferences. It can be slightly hard to find, but some Joann carry it in store. Missouri Quilting Company carries I think the full range of colors and has info on the product/company (lol now easier to find here than on the Clothworks website:
https://www.missouriquiltco.com/coll...ct_type:Fabric