1.   In good times, properties in places such as Newton Ferrers, Sidmouth and Salcombe commanded a premium.

2.   There are good positions, centres of traffic, which are thus of high value and can command high premiums.

3.   Because the government doles out new land sparingly, it commands high premiums.

4.   Benchmark bonds command a premium over other bonds because their liquidity makes them attractive to investors who might want to unload a bond quickly to raise cash.

5.   But analysts point out that EMC products have always commanded a premium over its rivals, and customers have been willing to pay for the quality.

6.   But clearly if recent events are any indicator, talent in the once sleepy industrial sector is commanding a premium.

7.   But some analysts said they doubted Bear Stearns would command a premium like those even from a foreign bank seeking an instant presence on Wall Street.

8.   Computing on the go will always command a premium, I suppose.

9.   Local shares are restricted to Singaporeans while foreign shares can be owned by any investor, commanding a premium which has raised concern among local investors.

10.   Napa vineyards continue to command a premium over Sonoma vineyards.