On Mon, May 2, 2011 at 10:59 AM, Spehro Pefhany wrote: > Assuming you've verified that your unit meets all the manufacturer's > written specifications then you've answered your own question, as > the worst it could be is "all but one" that are bad. q.e.d. > > Now on to the speculation.. > I imagine the ones he sells are likely also made in China, just he's > touting the supposed advantages of dealing with domestic local > middleman, while implying (yet not explicitly stating) that they > could be made in USoA. "USA Quality" !=3D "Made in USA" or even > "Assembled in USA". > > Although possible, I highly doubt they're manufactured in the house > located at his business address. > > Ask him where exactly they are made-- I bet you get a shifty answer > ("they are shipped from our facility in..", no answer, or the above > is confirmed. > Yeah, you're right. I'll ask him. Also, my definition of work fine in this case is: I apply some power and it makes my hands cold/hot. So. It works*. <-- Note the use of the Russell-esque asterisk. --=20 http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist .