Help! has anyone ever heard of an Olympic Crest?!

[farmermama]

Hi,
I have the chance to get a free stove from a friend, its an Olympic Crest, it looks nearly identical to the Vermont Castings "Defiant" model, which is what I was originally looking for. Does anybody know if this is a good stove?
I need an answer quick cause they are removing it this afternoon :ahhh: , due to sale of their house!
Thanks!

 

[farmermama]

also i heard from a friend it could be a chinese knock off....hmmmm! Any help?

 

[begreen]

Have them look on the back of the stove and see if it's stamped "Made in Taiwan".

 

[webbie]

https://www.hearth.com/talk/threads/30194/

 

[farmermama]

Thanks for the info guys! I figure its free and if it doesnt have cracks we should just get it right?! They have been using it for 15 years and say it works great...heres hoping! I really appreciate all the quick responses.