I've been hesitant to join this thread, considering my meagre impact on the guitar market,...-Oh, and skill level, of course, but...
for value for money I'm a fan of J&D, or nowadays Jack and Danny Brothers acoustics. Made strong and heavy in Taiwan, they have a following online, and recommendations there for strings.
Mine cost the equivalent of 50quid online and is my favourite of 3, including one Taylor.