Goodbye Fender

I wasn't planning on buying an amp just yet but I found an offer I couldn't pass up. It's a Crate GLX212 that was marked down to $250 plus $10 shipping. Most places are selling it for $450-500. I was also able to pay in 3 installments (very important cuz I have already spent way too much this month). It sounded too good to be true but the retailer is reputable.
It has 2 12" speakers powered by a 120 watt amplifier, 3 channels, 16 effects, and all the bells and whistles. The specs don't mention it but I have heard it comes with a 3 button pedal for controlling the effects too. I'm guessing this is an older model that is getting cleared out but thats fine by me. Is this the one you have Dan? I had my eye on a Line 6 with similar specs but cost $400.
The Fender was getting on my nerves. It produces a nasty hiss even at low volume and jumps in and out of distortion mode at will. I was just going to grit my teeth and bear it for a while but this deal was too good to pass up.