: It's funny but I was going to put a little caveat on my last
: psoting saying that "I know this may sound backwards . . .
: " Anyway, I found the weights on Amazon (not the most
: reliable for determining weight) but Dan's numbers are as stated
: in his posting.

: Bomar -
: http://www.amazon.com/DECK-PLATE-LOCKING-STARK-WHITE/dp/B000FP0578

: Beckson:
: http://www.amazon.com/Beckson-8-Inch-Beige-Deck-Plate/dp/B0000AY0DR

: I'll be looking at a set of Bomars tomorrow so I'll at least get a
: chance to see them "in real life", so to speak.

: Cheers,
: Sean

Shipping weight, if one comes in a box and the other is in a plastic bag, the weights will be very wrong.

Bill H.