"Jean B." > wrote in message
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> Janet wrote:
>> "Becca" > wrote in message
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>>> cybercat wrote:
>>>> "Becca" > wrote:
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>>>>> We replaced our old one, like you plan to do. Our Frigidaire
>>>>> smoothtop is 16-17 months and it does not have any scratches on it. I
>>>>> use a cast iron skillet and Le Creuset, but I try not to slide it
>>>>> around.
>>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Becca, these comments about some of them being essentially big light
>>>> bulbs have me worried. Is yours just as hot as the old one?
>>> My Frigidaire gets hot, very fast. It cleans up well and I am happy
>>> with it. It came from Home Depot and it cost much less than the prices
>>> on Frigidaire's website.
>>>
>>> Becca
>>
>> I don't know if it is true for cooktops, but some manufacturers make
>> cheaper versions of their products for Home Depot--Andersen windows, for
>> example. But your cooktop works well, and that is what matters.
> Cheaper as in inferior quality? That would be useful to know!
>
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> Jean B.

Yup. Anderson Windows, for example. Not the same version sold at higher
prices at other dealers.