As long as everyone's just tossing about unsubstantiated opinions—and considering the original poster had been quite happy with his previous Crowns—let me add that I, too, am a happy Crown customer, have been for over 35 years, and still have the first one I ever bought in daily operation. Off the top of my head I believe I have nine Crown components. Any chance I get to buy quality made-in-USA items, I will do it! Believe me those opportunities don't come up very often these days: My last pair of Levi's® 501® jeans were made in Egypt!


Though I will admit, Kiwi makes some damn fine shoe polish! Oh wait. That's made-in-USA, too.