I've wanted a Pizzelle press for quite some time. There is quite a variety of units available but the Cuisinart name is what drew me to this unit. I was not disappointed. It's well built and simple to operate. In less than two minutes you can make two pizzelles! Follow the directions and it's pretty much foolproof. I've made three different versions, including the Anise, which my mother and grandmother made while I was growing up. Ah the memories. And in my opinion the price was more than reasonable for what you're getting.