I had this coffee maker for approximately 15 years; and only 1 carafe!  Have to buy a new one, however as the on/off button broke.  Poor design really, toggling back and forth must have weakened the metal contact so eventually broke.  I am a little hesitant though as so many have given negative reviews and I don't even see this listed in reviews of coffee makers at other web sites.  I'll have to think about it some more.