I was lusting after the Avalon, but then they raised the price by a good bit. I couldn't justify it no matter what.
I know two people with an Avalon, and their opinions are mixed. One likes hers, but she hasn't had it long enough for anything to happen (edging coming undone, expense of dry cleaning, pilling), and the other wishes she hadn't spent the money because it's just a blanket and isn't keeping her any warmer than a fleece throw.
Whatever floats your boat though. LOL