This toaster is nice looking and has a quality "feel" to it. It is an investment and I honestly thought it wasn't worth it at first, when the lights start flashing on one side and it doesn't pop your toast. It turns out that this is the toaster trying to tell you that the crumb tray needs to be emptied, or better yet, the whole thing needs to be turned upside down and given a shake. The toast doesn't always cook evenly but the toaster on the counter top looks nice.