Matthew Henricks wrote:
> 
> has anybody out there used new bosch 009's from brazil?   i just picked up
> a new one for my dad's single and was wondreing about it.  i have heard
> from different people that they are both good and bad.  i am not sure.
> what have you all heard about them?  anybody use one?  any thought would
> be apreciated.
> 
> Take care and God Bless
> matt

Matt and all,

I've bought new Brazilian 009s and not noticed any problems.  I have 
heard war stories, however.

Richard