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comparative study
Posted by: Bill Cohen (---.dyn.sprint-hsd.net)
Date: July 22, 2005 08:37PM

looking for reel seats in the upper bracket , price wise,Considering, Struble. REC,and Pacific Bay. Which one have you had the best success with.Will consider others any advice would be appreciated. thanks

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Re: comparative study
Posted by: Bill Vance (---.ph.ph.cox.net)
Date: July 22, 2005 09:20PM

I have used all three. I consider REC to be the gold standard with Struble close behind. Pac Bay, well that is another story. Not in the same class as the other two. I have also used Bellinger and they make a nice product. I prefer to use colorful and highly figured wood inserts and REC has always provided exceptional pieces.

Regards,

Bill

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Re: comparative study
Posted by: Ralph D. Jones (---.dialup.mindspring.com)
Date: July 22, 2005 09:39PM

I think you need to add 'Golden Witch' to your list of top names for reelseats. Ralph

If at first you don't succeed, go fishing, then try, try again.

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Re: comparative study
Posted by: Mikko Stenberg (---.kotopas.fi)
Date: July 23, 2005 05:03AM

Venneri has some very nice seats. Also check out the nice Batson's Nickel silver seats. I'm a fan of REC and Struble as well.

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Re: comparative study
Posted by: Tim Hough (---.potshe01.pa.comcast.net)
Date: July 23, 2005 10:06PM

I have been pleased with the seats I have received from Inserts by Les (listed on sponsor board). From the "big" names, REC is my top choice. Give Les a try, he does nice custom work.

Tim

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Re: comparative study
Posted by: Bill Cohen (---.sta.sprint-hsd.net)
Date: July 23, 2005 11:20PM

Who is Les? Dont see him on the board.

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Re: comparative study
Posted by: Carrington Tate (---.wellsfargo.com)
Date: July 25, 2005 04:32PM

"Inserts by Les" is on the sponsor list to the left.

Carrington

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Re: comparative study
Posted by: Sakari Siipilehto (---.ms.tut.fi)
Date: August 01, 2005 09:37AM

Last time I ordered seats I ordered Bellingers. Couldn't be more happy with them.
Rec is a good choise too.

Cheers,
Sakari

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