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Default How to pick out real olive oil.

injipoint wrote:

> I understand why they charge for something they've held onto for 50
> years but can you tell the difference between an ordinary Balsamic and
> an aged one? I've tried, but I admit I haven't experimented up in the
> $100 range, only in the "this is $3 and that costs $15" range. Seemed
> the same to me.


Value is in the esteem of the purchaser. Your idea of "better" or
"more valuable" is your own, based on your needs and expectations. Do
you believe a Lamborghini could be "worth" $1.5 million? How about
$50,000 for a set of luggage that doesn't "get the job done" any
better than $200 set?