I like really strong coffee so I have to perk twice when I load the coffee maker.  The holes in the part that holds the coffee are so big that I had to insert cheese cloth to keep them from falling into the coffee.  I will have to purchase coffee with a coarser ground.  The entire coffee maker and inserts and even the spring are stainless steal with is good.  So it is all up to the individual to decide if they want this or not.