"George Shirley" > wrote in message
> All ten were sealed prior to opening as was the one I bought. I think
> it's shoddy TQM (Total Quality Management) by the Chinese factory that
> made the things.

OK, but that is not the fault of Sam's Club but rather the company that
built them.
>
> Pretty sure that Sam's couldn't sell them that cheap if they had someone
> open each box and check the contents before putting them out on the floor.

Nor does any other store. You do have to assume that the goods from the
factory are what they are purported to be. I know of very few retailwers
that open everypackege they sell to check contents.



> And exactly how long have you been a smart ass Sir?
>
> George

Well, I'm 59 but I've only truly been a smart ass for the past ten or so.
As you get older you get more outspoken and less tolerant of unfounded
statements. I'm often assigned to take care of the tough tasks at work for
that reason. I say what I think.