>- but I've heard (a few cases) of people getting seriously incapacitated from the toxic die-off triggered by super-penetrating models. Perhaps a lower power is actually preferable from a safety standpoint.

That is absolutely right which is why I take issue with that particular zapper. I have heard several complaints about it. However, the main problem in the case that you pointed to is improper use.

Continuous zapping for less than 1 hour does not successfully kill enough parasites, so you will get new die off everytime that you zap. Zapping continuous for 40 minutes is asking for trouble.

>- As to quality, I think if it's functional, simple to use, portable, and fairly sturdy, that counts for something quality-wise, regardless of price or special attributes.

I agree, as long as it does not deprive the user of the best results.

Our 20 page manual cost us about $6.00 a copy to produce, ( about twice the cost to make a $10 zapper ) but is the most important part of what we sell. You rarely hear our customers come on this forum asking how to zap or complaining about bad problems. Our customers do not make the mistake of zapping only 40 minutes unless they do not read the manual.

Our copper footpads are very expensive, but we have only had 1 set returned in 3-1/2 years. We have a lot of customers buy the zapper first and then get the footpads a few of weeks later. They feel and see the difference and it is worth the cost. It is something that you just do not know about until you try it, which was my point to begin with.

Dual frequencies requires an extra switch and other parts which cost more as well as extra labor, but it is worth the additional cost to most because of the difference that it makes.

We include a low battery indicator in our better models because we recommend changing the battery before it gets below 7.5 volts. This produces better results. Some zappers draw a 9 volt battery down to as low as 5 volts. While Dr. Clark thinks that this is OK, it does not produce the best results.

Basically, while the $10 zapper may produce noticable results, you are not getting the best for $10. A lot is left out.

Well, actually, I do lean toward the less expensive myself in general, but not if it excludes features that are important.

>- Using less money to get the same results

How do you know that the results are the same?

I do believe that the $10 zapper is a good value in that it does help many, but I have also heard of some that did not have good success and as a result claim that the zapper does not work. My point is that anyone coming to this forum for help with the zapper should get full disclosure.

I do not object to your initiative for the less expensive, but more to the limitation. You can get a couple of 3/4 inch by 4 inch copper pipes from many plumbers for cheap or even free ( they usually keep a lot of scrap ). You can usually find 0.032 copper 110 ( pure ) sheet ( 4 inch by 4 inch will do ) for a couple of bucks.

You might be amazed at the difference, I was. Both footpads and 1 handle are positive, while the other handle is ground.

I do not say that you have to go to a lot of expense, initiative to go further can produce some surprising results. Of course, you may not have had the parasite problems that I did.