Thanks JJ. No, I'm not looking for the Italian kind for prestige.
It's just that I've tried both the black and white Italian variety in
restaurants and at home (bought mostly from Bay Cities Italian Deli)
and they were wodnerful. I didn't want to take any chances with the
Oregon kind without knowing what to expect. Are they about as intense
and flavorful? I don't mind a different or new aroma, but if they're
weak, I'd rather use wild mushrooms and save some money. After all,
the Oregon variety still isn't cheap!

-Alex