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semerda on Jan 20, 2014 | parent | context | favorite | on: Why Does A Good Kettle Cost $90+?

Maybe someone could shed some light why this simple stainless steel kettle is worth $179.95? Is it the Small Bird Shaped Whistle ;-) lol http://www.amazon.com/Alessi-Michael-Graves-Kettle-Whistle/d...

lingben on Jan 20, 2014 [–]

you're paying for the alessi name and design (Italian)

erdle2 on Jan 20, 2014 | [–]

The design is American, the manufacturer is Italian. And I believe the design for that kettle in particular was done in New Jersey.

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