Cook'n....It's always good to educate all of us and I have to say that we are a very good and loving family here. I have to admit that I was bad in not even thinking about the 'where'....I shopped for a machine that had everything I wanted it to do, read and read reviews and most importantly talked to those that had that machine and what they liked or disliked about the product. Money and/or where did not come to my attention as I am sure so many of us do. No one wants to buy a machine that doesn't work right or not keep working right after the warranty is out. A good name on a machine has so much to do w/so much period...no matter the where. Now w/our economy the way it is....l will always check the where for anymore big purchases:)As we all know..what is today, could be different tomorrow. JMHO...Skeat