I hate these threads... we're comparing apples and oranges, and doing it POORLY. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/frown.gif" alt="" /> We tolerate the threads, because the question at the top is REASONABLE. The answers that follow, though... most are inseparable amalgamations of personal experience (which is welcome) and generalizations (which are not). I'm itchy on the delete key, as a result... <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/frown.gif" alt="" /> I *HATE* deleting threads or posts, and this leads down that path... I rely upon our community not to force my hand. Many of the posts in this thread argue for its termination.

Apples and oranges?

Consider that one business grosses a million dollars per month business, markets products internationally, maintains a bank of call-staff, and fabricates most of its products on-site. Yet another business markets way more products, with only a few staff members... and little on-site staff. Which is better? YOUR call.

The products can be high quality from both sides, but the type of service will undoubtedly be different. Better or worse... YOUR call.

The products in many cases are different to start off -- a three-inch standard lift vs. a staged customizable set of components that can be configured to each level of a lift? What's better? What's worse? YOUR call.

Apples and oranges, folks. As long as you talk about YOUR apples and YOUR oranges, we're OK. Don't generalize... and don't advise... just speak to YOUR experience. Let other folks draw their own conclusions, please... Better or worse... THEIR call.

Post in this thread with care... and please consider editing your posts above if you have generalized. Provide your direct experience... and let the readers judge their responses from it. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/shiner.gif" alt="" /> Please?

Randii