"Richard Clapp Earthlink" > wrote in message

> I'd like to make a suggestion. Would people please add links to the
stores
> where they purchased their various pots into their replies when speaking
of
> specifics. One mans's teapot may have the same name as another, but the
> store may be a bit more reputable than another and have a higher grade
> product. If a newbie sees a consensus of where to buy, it may help them
a
> bit.

If you're willing to come to Japan to buy your teapots, I can tell you where
are my favourite shops/markets. What you ask would be easy if we were all in
the same area. Maybe you can indicate in what city you live, so if someone
lives in the same place, he/she can tell you where to go.

In the past, there have been a number of threads about different sorts of
teapots on this NG. Good advice were given to evaluate yourself the quality
of a given pot (as even in one store, 2 similarly looking pots can be
inequal)and its specific usage. You should browse the archive before going
to shop or ask specific questions.

Kuri