"Pooh Bear" wrote in message
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I have zero interest in the **** sold by Wal Mart and their ilk. Even if it
does
have a supposed *big name* on it.

That's what I thought you'd say. OK, I know where you're coming from now... I
just hope you realize that, by volume, there's a lot more "**** sold by
Wal*Mart" than pro-sumer stuff! (Tried to buy an SVHS VCR lately?)

I had a debate years ago with a fellow college student about the best way to
make money selling electronics... he wanted the Wal*Mart approach (low cost,
high volume, "good enough") whereas I advocated the "boutiquey" approach
(lower volumes, noticeable higher cost, honest-to-God specs that would meet
with the approval of even the most discerning Pooh Bears). I still prefer the
later, but I can see now how, from many angles, my friend's approach is a lot
easier to implement for the average Joe, even if there is a lot more
competition.