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Hi, I have read what I could find in the archives but most was quite old. I’d like information on experiences purchasing EIR direct from India. Does anyone know about Goodwill International exporter?
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I imported 100 sets directly from India over 25 years ago. I got excellent wood. However, it is my understanding that the current wood from India is not as good. The older wood was wild grown, but the newer is mostly plantation grown and not as nice. I had initially inquired to the Indian Embassy in the USA for references, and I had several unsolicited individual replies from vendors, some of which sent free samples. One vendor at the time offered individual sets at a higher price than USA vendors and not as nice.