i try to not force my opinions on others but this is something i really believe in.
get a real rickenbacker. i worked for a large chain music store and you can score one for under $1000 usd because that's what they go for new.
i've never found a flaw on any rick that ever came in and everything plays great, sounds great and is an all-around great deal. gibson and prs will take you for $2000 on a standard production model but getting something that was made like it was from the custom shop for $1000 is unreal.
i honestly don't know how much a dillion or tokai ricks will go for but i think this is a situation that if you really want a rick, go for a rick.