Shop Fox lathes are not the pinnacle of quality and support would be a big question. The Laguna might not quite be at the pinnacle, but it has had good reviews on the forum from users. There should also be a very large installed base, which is no guarantee of good support or parts availability, but if company support is poor, user support would likely fill the void and with a large number of potential customers, somebody, a third party if not Laguna, might think to stock up on likely to sell spare parts.
One thing to consider as a way to get the most lathe for your dollars is to buy a good quality used lathe. Lathes of large, reputable manufacturers should hold up very well over a long time.