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Posted by Katherine on May 6, 2006, 4:54 pm
suzee wrote:
> Katherine wrote:
>> suzee wrote:
>>> Katherine wrote:
>>>> Els van Dam wrote:
>>>>> In article
>>>>>> $40?!?!?!?!
>>>>>>
>>>>>> I've seen those at Wal-Mart for around $5
>>>>> From Addi.....?????
>>>> Is Addi really that much more expensive? And that much better? If
>>>> so, and if you will use it, then you can justify buying it.
>>>> Pro-rate the cost over the life of the needles, and you will find
>>>> that it is more reasonable, won't you?
>>>> Just a suggestion, as I don't really know. My LYS owner says that
>>>> they are not that much better, to justify the cost. Maybe I should
>>>> buy some, just to try them. <g>
>>> I think they run about $15-20 US, depending on the size and length.
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>> So pro-rated would not be dreadful, then? Now, about the quality?
>> Are they worth the extra?
>
> I don't know - I wouldn't pay that much more for them in any case.
> I've heard they're terrific, and I've heard that they're not when
> using some yarns. Like the slippery yarns, people like bamboo needles
> better.
I'll let you know my opinion after I try some. <g>
Higs,
Katherine
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