We have used stove top percolators since a little after we were married. We tried those Mr. Coffees and other drip counter top coffee makers and never got a great cup of coffee. This purchase we made may have been the second or third one we have purchased in 37 yrs of marraige. The others were still usable but beaten. It was nice to have a new shiney stainless steel pot in my remodeled kitchen. We are known by our friends as the best coffee makers!!! Some have converted with us to this type of coffee making as well!! Wow the price is unbeatable!! I love Farberware. Thats all I cook with!!