On 10 Apr 2005 12:15:52 -0700, "Sheldon" > wrote:

>
>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


Sheldon...its "mall"