Might require some explanation on how one could buy a whole additional 3 for the price of the extra .5.
This is a great point.
I am not sure I would be willing to pay an extra $465 over a #3D for just 8" more of height, when for $1,065 more than a #3D I could have almost 4" more of width and 15" more of height with a #4D.
Some more stats:
VOLUME#3D - 6,600
#3.5D - 9,240
#4D - 14,341
STEEL - I don't know a whole lot about the different grades of steel, but noticed this as a difference#3D & #3.5D - 18 gauge,
201 stainless steel
#4D - 18 gauge,
304 stainless steel
I am guessing that there are going to be some people who this size is just perfect for. But, I do agree that it seems like a pretty steep price increase over the #3D and even more when you compare against the analog #3 at $534.99.
Regardless it is great to see Steve pushing the envelope and bringing new products to the market.