Allan Matthews wrote:
> 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"

You been to one with a crowd? Maul sounds about right.
<eg>

BOB