nickel-plated steel vs. stainless steel strings

[Drache713]

I know stainless steel wrap strings last longer, have a brighter tone, sustain longer, etc. But they also eat frets faster from what I hear. Can anybody help me choose between nickel-plated steel strings or stainless steel strings?

[microdmitry]

I use whatever feels right. If frets wear out you can replace them.

[JESTER700]

Or you can get a refret with stainless frets...

[The_Grindfiend]

I prefer steel strings.

[power freak]

I prefer pure nickel strings no nickel steel for me I prefer the sound of pure nickel it sounds warmer and sweeter. But I just bought a set of flatwounds and absolutely love them They improve your technique because they are as hard as hell to bend (BTW I am no Jazz or Blues player!! Whenever I say I use those type of strings everyone expects a bluesist I play Vai, Satch, Van Halen, Vinnie Moore and Ozzy type stuff all on 11 gauge strings )

[phlame]

Elixer nanowebs, nickel wrapped in polymer=great tone long life. what else could you ask for?