AlleyGator wrote:
> "Sheldon" > wrote:
>
> >I don't think you got any great bargain. I would say you bought the
> >*Budget* model, what amounts to a Knock-Off. There's Four-Star,
> >Five-Star, and Professional "S". The "Classic" is made in Spain.
And
> >it should be spelled "Henckels", with a "c".... actually should be
> >marked "J. A. Henckels"... if yours is marked "Henkels" you
definitely
> >got ripped off.
> >
> >Here someone paid $35:
> >http://www.epinions.com/content_173897125508
> >
> >Sheldon
> >
> To me it's a bargain because I was unable to find it cheaper anywhere
> else, and always prefer to walk home with a box rather than
mail-order
> if possible.

Now that's just plain silly... I'd much rather shop from the comfort of
home and get *exactly* what I want rather than brave the hordes at the
maul and still have to settle... and shipping is always less costly
than driving an automobile. I can shop hundreds of stores on my PC
before you even get to one maul, and other than groceries I've yet to
find a lower price for anything at a brick and mortar store than I can
find on the net.

Sheldon