neat and tidy with classy brass!

I came looking for these, because I've owned one for thirty years, and wanted another. Yes, it says stainless, yes, it's brass, not stainless, yes, it's a bit hard to read, but easily polishes up with your fingers or some toothpaste, but, again, I've had mine for thirty years (was made in Germany back then) and it's still in great condition. I still even have mine in the little plastic envelope case, but it's certainly showing its age. Is the price here a bit high? Perhaps. But that does not take away from the quality of the tool and brass is rarely cheap. I've found that if you use a bit of Simichrome or Flitz metal polish, the 34;tarnish34; will stay down in the markings while you clean and shine the face of the brass, and that makes it easier to read. Funny, how I never complained about it being hard to read thirty years ago before I needed bifocals.....lol lol I'm looking for a less expensive service van caliper that I won't be upset over it getting lost on a job site.