Schweik,
Not so well directed I'm afraid...I am not a maker!...and if there were a prize...please tell me *exactly* what you mean by "a piece of Sellotape" since neither my poor english nor my incomplete dictionary provides some understanding...

Concerning "favourite maker" my opinion still is this: IF someone expresses an opinion about any present/living maker that is to be regarded as sales promotion and the value of any positive statement being judged in the light of advertisement for that particular maker who's reputation may not benefit from promotion 'under cover' and who may not even be delighted for getting that kind of support.Some businessmen have different views on these matters and may appreciate any kind of shameless public praise...