I still think Martin makes the best flattops around. (OK, Mr. Collings, your turn.)

Oh, you're quite right. They definitely do. Best around. The Collings are just pale shadows of them. Junk. If you see a Collings on eBay for way below list, don't bid on it, whatever you do. You'd be terribly disappointed if you got it. Really you would. Honestly. Stay away from Collings at all costs. Martins are where it's at. It would be a terrible thing if Collings got to be as much in demand as Martins are and the prices went up, I mean, and a lot of people ended up paying 'way too much. Forget Collings. They aren't worth your attention.

Peter.

...Heh, heh, heh....