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Not as well-made as I'd expect from Behrens

It's a functional washboard, but the manufacturing is quite sloppy, not what I expected when I paid 18.00 for the respected name, Behrens. The galvanized metal board is fine, the size is ample, but the softwood frame has been worked very poorly. There are many rough edges, splinters, and even spots where the milling missed by an inch, breaking, rather than sawing the joints, with nail-points coming right through the wood. It seems like an item that's a "factory second" or even a "knock-off" of a Behrens washboard. I'm not saying it is, necessarily, but it seems that way. I'll need to sand and repair it so I don't get splinters, cut my hands on the nail-points, or tear my delicate clothes on it. So, yes, I recommend it, in general, if you need a washboard, but don't expect high quality for the price.

Excellent Quality, Great Price!

I got these wicks for my antique Perfection kerosene heaters (I bought several more to keep on hand after trying two). In my opinion, this wick actually out-performs the (new old stock) Perfection Brand wicks available for sale, which can be smelly from age, sometimes bent or rusted, and the cotton wick material, itself, tends to be a bit stiff from age, and occasionally are reconditioned or simply moved in the carrier to appear to be new when they are, in fact, used. I've had that result twice from buying "new" old stock Perfection Brand wicks. This American Wick AW-500 fits perfectly, works smoothly, and is made with superior materials and craftsmanship. The wick is all cotton, heavy-duty and is long-lasting. It's clean-burning and there is no smoke or odor. The steel wick carrier is sturdy and smooth. Unlike the Perfection Brand wick, the American AW-500 is constructed with 4 splits in the lower part which go into the tank, creating 4 "tails" (NOTE: The lower portion of the wick is not visible in photo, as they are tucked inside its own cylindrical carrier in packaging, and in the photo). The American Wick AW-500 wick is very similar to the Perfection Brand 500 wick, but the Perfection wick is split in 2 places and has 2 tails. In my opinion, the American AW-500 wick with 4 tails works better and is easier to install, because the 4-way tail split allows the wick tales to be more easily maneuvered around the wick adjuster, to seat a bit lower when turned down, and the tails to dip deeper into the kerosene tank and are more neatly adjusted up and down without binding at all. The cost of this item is very reasonable and I think it's a great value, compared with the usually higher-priced original Perfection 500 wicks to be found for sale. I hesitated at first to buy this non-Perfection part for my Perfection heaters, but after a couple of bad experiences with the more costly Perfection wicks, I am so glad I took the chance and bought the American AW-500 wicks! I'm extremely pleased! I highly recommend this excellent product!

Modest price, but good quality and rich sound

These strings have a surprisingly good tone, considering the low price. I'm not an advanced guitar player at all, which is why I opted for an affordable set of strings, but I do have a very good ear, and I was pleasantly surprised in the richness of the sound of these modestly priced strings. I would recommend these strings for anyone, but they're particularly well-suited for a beginner or intermediate player looking for light action and a lower-priced set of nylon strings for a classical acoustic guitar.