i got the ted reader q last yearon sale at ctc, love it. i did my research as well, all major components are in inventory and under warranty. I used it all winter as well, starts every time. It was easy to assemble. last summer they had a tent sale at kempenfest, picked up a cover, and a bunch of other stufgenerously proportionedor it real cheap. I like the fact that i can be at the factory parts desk in 15minutes. I know parts are made in China, or even assembled in CHina, however I also know that the China plant is owned by them, not true for most other mfgrs
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