HEGEL - Is it really made in Norway ?

This thread started out as a question about where Hegel equipment is made. I don't really see the relevancy of Hegel's customer service. Perhaps people who have had problems with customer service should start a separate thread?

Aolmrd1241,

The question remains whether or not Hegel will come out and state this publicly and whether or not they intend, in future, to state that their products are Made in China instead of simply stamping Norway on the back of each unit. Do not customers who pay a high price for their products have the right to know where they are made -- and for this to be stated by Hegel -- and not left to be discovered on an audio forum?

Zd542,

You stated, "I took Sabi [sic] at his word. I guess he could be lying." Of course, this could also apply to any posts on the forum.

"09-09-15: Onhwy61
This thread started out as a question about where Hegel equipment is made. I don't really see the relevancy of Hegel's customer service. Perhaps people who have had problems with customer service should start a separate thread?"

This is the OP's thread. If he doesn't like where the discussion is going, its his job to step in and say so. He hasn't done that, so I don't see a problem.

Need I remind you that you're as guilty as anyone here of going off topic? It was you that brought racism up. And not only did you bring it up, you then proceeded to pick several of my statements apart and put them back together in a meaning that purposefully takes them out of context. I went over this in an early post if you care to read it.

"09-09-15: Sabai
Zd542,

You stated, "I took Sabi [sic] at his word. I guess he could be lying." Of course, this could also apply to any posts on the forum."

That's exactly how I intended it. What could you possibly gain by making your story up? And you're not bashing Hegel. I was just pointing out a double standard. You had a different position/experience than someone else, so they tried to discredit your statement. The silly thing is, I hope a whole bunch of people come in and share their good experiences like Knghifi and Mribob. Not only am I OK with being wrong about Hegel, I really hope I am.

The fact remains, though, that Hegel is trying to make it difficult for potential customers to find out if their products are made in China. And that opens them up to fair criticism. If Hegel doesn't like dealing with the negativity that comes with the practice, they can always do something like Apple. Any time you buy an Apple product, the first thing you see when you open the box is "Designed in California, Made in China." If you build a good product, and are not ashamed of where its made, just say so.