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Wonderful until it broke
Worked perfectly, silent operation, longlasting water reservoir, thought we had found the perfect humidifier.....then after 3 weeks it just stopped working for no apparent reason. Returned for refund. Problem - do we get another one or a cheaper one? | 23 stars
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Sofa Slipcover
The slipcover is made of high quality material and fit very well over the long couch. A 2nd one was ordered to be custom made for the seat cushions. | 45 stars
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Good Air Mattress
I've been sleeping on this air mattress every night since it arrived. I put it down on the floor and bought a pillow and a sleeping bag to use with it. It is very comfortable. The pump works well and the air doesn't seem to leak out. I am well satisfied with it to date. | 34 stars
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Nice quality
I really like this bar set...have used it several times now, and it looks good, works well, and stores compactly! | 45 stars
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Fantastic blending, but not durable
We've had this blender for a couple years now. In the first 6 months, the rubber gasket got sliced up and needed to be replaced ($2) and 2 months ago, the blender jar got cracked to the point where it's leaking ($15). Even though it has a 3 year warranty, it wasn't covered by either of these problems.Overall, great at making smoothies, as long as you add enough liquid to get it going. You may have to shake/stir the chunks at first, but after that, it works great, and the "wave-action" really does work.I probably would've given it 4+ stars if it was more durable, or if the replacement parts were covered under warranty. | 23 stars
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Pinzon 440 sheets
These sheets are substantial and I like that! They fit well and the color and pattern I selected (Aubergine) are dreamy. The do wrinkle so if that is an issue for you, you may not want to buy them. I personally believe I got excellent value for the money! | 34 stars
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Works for about 1 Month
I have tried a couple times.....but each time I get a new product it works for about a month.Is it really that difficult to manufacture a quality product? | 01 star
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Great item
We had a fryer that was more for one or two people that was a lot harder to clean...adventually it became slower and slower before the food was done. This product is quick and easy to clean the oil (too expensive to throw away). If you use peanut oil, there is not oil taste. All and all highly recommend. | 34 stars
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Nice
Quality made. Nice, thick aluminum core. Handle is hallow cast so it is less likely to tip over than other 1 quart sauciers. Both the interior and exterior stainless steel layers hold up very well and are scratch resistant. The interior is more scratch resistant than the All Clad stainless set. This saucier is every bit as good as All Clad 1 quart stainless, aluminum core saucier. | 45 stars
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Great Knife for the Price
I bought this knife because of a recommendation in Cook's Illustrated magazine. For the money I can't complain. Feels very nice in the hand but be aware that if you're looking for a knife with heft this ain't it. | 34 stars
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Great for a special loved one
I got the gift for my GF and she loved it!!! So if she loves it, then I love it | 45 stars
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Day Reporting on The Giver
Summary:Jonas lives in a community of Sameness, where everything is perfect and setup by meticulous rules. People can't choose their jobs, they're chosen for them. If the child bearers have twins one would have to be "released," because it is forbidden to have two of the same person in the community. At the Ceremony of Twelve in December Jonas is chosen to be the Receiver, who is in charge of holding the memories of life before the community. He works with The Giver, who transmits memories of snow, excruciating pain, love, emotions, and colors; all the things the community doesn't have anymore. With his new role comes new responsibility and new freedom. Everything is all good for Jonas until he finds out the secrets of the community. Will Jonas be able to handle the memories that unfold or will he just give up?Review:The beginning was boring but then the book started getting interesting and caught our attention. We found it interesting how there were no feelings, and how the kids weren't able to go through teenage changes. It made us wonder what it would be like not to have feelings. We were fascinated by how the community reproduced. We thought the ending could have been more detailed because we wanted to find out what happened with the community Jonas left behind and wether the community he went to was what he expected. We recommend this book to people of all ages and who are willing to think. | 23 stars
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Excellent
Like one of the other reviewers I have Sjogrens, causes lack of saliva as well as other issues. I have been very happy with the machine, I do not have to use a mouth moisterizer or drink water because of a dry mouth, but very few times a night. I used to have to do it continually at night. The amount of the humidity I prefer is pretty high, and I do not have to refill the machine in the morning. I am planning on purchasing one for the living room | 45 stars
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It seems fine to me.
Well, I don't usually review products...cause some people who do are either way too passionate about their foam, or their kitchen or their whatever....and I don't care to be lumped into the whole lot.Anyway, I just got the machine. I'm a darn tough person to please, and I'm fairly pleased. No hassles really. Made good n' hot lattes etc. no problem frothing milk etc. My only hangup is that there is no little lever or something to hold down the filter when cleaning the coffee out of it. I used to hold my old one down with my thumb and hit it against something to jar out the used coffee grounds.The unit is really heavy, which tells me there is something inside...not just a $100 piece of plastic. Compared to my old Krups pump model, it is much more solid, heats everything more quickly and is easier to use than expected.Let's face it. Anyone taking time to go through the hassle to actually make cappucinos at home is too spoiled for their own good anyway. I'm just thankful to be able to whip up a fantastic espresso or latte or whatever with this machine.Now someone who really, really knows everything there is to know about crema and the oxygen content of "perfect" foam and whatnot...can write a review more helpful than mine. Enjoy. | 34 stars
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Save the Cuisinart for BIG jobs
We live on our boat and don't leave the Cuisinart on the galley counter. I found that there is little reason to break out the Cuisinart unless I have a large amount of food to process. The 8 inch Pro S has stayed sharp and in the year I have owned it have only used the honing steel to keep the knife in perfect condition. Use a plastic or wood cutting board and use the steel and enjoy this fine knife. I plan to buy the six inch model soon.Al | 45 stars
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measuring spoons
I ordered these top have an extra set. Nice variety of measurements. Met my expectations. If you use old recipes it is nice to have the non standard spoons | 45 stars
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Reasonable price, sturdy and easy to clean.
I've had this set for over a month. They work really well with my non-stick pans. The size is perfect for all kind of uses especially stir-fry.They are easy to clean and do not add any taste to the food. Overall, it is worth it. | 45 stars
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Perfect Coffee Press
This is a wonderful coffee press. It's the perfect size for 1-2 coffee drinkers. It operates beautifully and cleans easily. Most importantly, it makes great coffee. I like the fact that it takes up so little space compared to a drip machine. I wish that I had found this years ago. | 45 stars
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Brighter than God
I originally bought because I liked the fact that it was simple and had large numbers. The interface is easy to understand and its simple to set up both alarms if you need two in the morning or whatever. However, the display is brighter than god. Yes, it dims automatically when the lights go off, but it's not that dim - expect to see everything in your room suffused in a bright eerie blue glow. I have to set books in front of it just to get to sleep.My advice is to pass on this one. | 12 stars
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Is this worth it?
I was tired of the typical drip coffee makers and the ugly, plastic space those occupied on my counter. From the perspective of form, this percolator is great. From the perspective of coffee, I think there is something lacking.One reviewer mentioned that the handle was shakey. It is, but only a little-bit. The top of the handle is connected by a screw. The bottom part is only kept in place by a tiny metal knob. Thus, a little wobble but not enough to be bad.In order to turn this thing on and off, one must plug/unplug it from the wall socket. This is a bit misleading since the switch is labeled "off". The directions show the left of the dial to have an "on" label. Huh?To remove the lid one must pull on the black knob on top. This is connected to a clear plastic dome. I'm afraid that some day I'm going to damage the plastic bubble due to the strength required to remove the top.This will brew coffee within 3 minutes. It starts percolating within 5 seconds which amazes me. I always thought the percolation process to be much longer like aging wine. I guess not. It's difficult to make ultra strong coffee with this. I have the dial turned to "dark" everytime. I haven't had any of the coffee ground problems mentioned by another reviewer.Overall, this is a typical Italian product. High on form and functionality, but low on results/coffee quality... | 12 stars
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smelly
Before buying this item, I read through the reviews and saw the comments about the smell.Thinking that it might not be as bad as a few people wrote I bought it any way.It has now been airing out for 2 weeks ("airing out" includes many different sprays etc)... I haven't even put it on my bed.IT STINKS.DO NOT BUY. | 01 star
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Excellent for the price
These are excellent sheets for the price. Very comfortable and getting softer with each wash. No complaints about the color (white) or wrinkling (I'm sleeping on them, not wearing them in public). They fit my oversized mattress just fine. If you are looking for a quality sheet at a reasonable price, this set is perfect. | 45 stars
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The heater works very well in our bedroom.
The heater works well in our bedroom. It is also quiet. I especially recommend the heater as it is an excellent value for the price. | 45 stars
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Works fine in an awful environment
I'm currently based in Iraq where the air is dirty & foul. Though this is definitely not industrial strength, it does a decent job & is reasonable quiet. | 34 stars
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Don't buy it!!!
So you've read good reviews for this as well as the bad, and you're wondering who to believe. Well, you should buy anything besides this terrible mess maker. My mother, brother and I all received this coffeemaker for Christmas last year, and much like you are probably thinking: "Great! It won't take up too much counter room." But every time I use it and have to clean up a bunch of spilled coffee, I think that I should go upstairs and write that scathing review. Today was the last straw. I didn't even fill up with 4 whole cups of coffee, went away for awhile and came back to the biggest mess I've ever seen. The coffee had not been brewed all the way (even though it was allowed more than ample time) and when I removed the carafe, more coffee started spilling everywhere. My brother did not even have the patience to deal with it, and just threw it away. My mother hates it and is looking to buy anything else. Seriously, don't waste your money. It hardly makes enough anyway. I never write reviews and look how long this one is. I hope I saved consumers out there from the worst coffeemaker ever. | 01 star
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FONDUE
I received my Rival Fondue for Mother's Day. My family and I have really enjoyed our fondue meals together. Meals are fun and easy to prepare and the pot cleans up easy too! I'm waiting for some friends to get their fondue pots so that we can plan a fondue party. However, I've misplaced my recipe book! Who can I write to and request another one? | 45 stars
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Wine Rack
Just what I was looking for! Good quality and workmanship. It was processed, shipped and deliver at a fast speed. Won't hesitate to buy another! | 34 stars
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A Great Everyday Flatware Set
We bought 2 sets of the Shangri-La flatware from Target almost 2 years ago. We wash them all the time with lemon detergent with no ill effects. They are made of a very heavy metal, but I find that to be an asset rather than a detriment. They have withstood daily use with very little visible wear. Matter of fact, I am ordering 2 more sets before the style gets discontinued. | 45 stars
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Very useful item
I made an Indian dish tonight that called for a grater such as this. This little thing did the job perfectly. It also cleans up in a second under running water. | 45 stars
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The best photo fridge magnets ever
I really like these - I've even purchased them as gifts. They lay flat and the photos don't fall out. Also, no yellowing of the plastic as with other brands. I highly recommend these. | 45 stars
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Replacement
Love this 14 cupper..... broke the carafe while cleaning it and had to 'put up' with inferior pot until I ordered this | 45 stars
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never mop again!
long time roomba user so I was ready to try the newest gizmo and it's great. Best use when I'm out of the house and put the dog in the carpeted bedroom with the door closed. Faster drying would give the Scooba five stars but that's the only drawback. Use vinegar and water for inexpensive alternative to Scooba liquid. | 34 stars
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Perfect!
I purchased this as one of three to design my son's first birthday cake. This pan worked well - no issues with burning, unevenness, or sticking. Wilton products have yet to let me down. | 45 stars
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Mundial 5100 Series 10-Inch Chef's Knife, Black
Great Knife... Beat the crap out of it still keeps sharp .... Easy to get used to. Great for any task big or small. | 45 stars
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Cracked top, returned
Very cheaply made. Packing was not damaged but the table top had a big crack through most of it. Returned | 01 star
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Review of the George Foreman Grill Plates
I actually already owned this item, but bought a new George Foreman G-5, and now the Grill Plates, for my son who just moved out on his own. I'd taught him how to make omelets when he lived at home, and they've become a main part of his diet--and why not? They're easy, take just a few minutes, and since he makes egg white omelets, they're healthy for him--make the omelets, and a couple pieces of toast, and you've got a fast quick dinner. And I bought these on Amazon, and the seller was very fast--a great experience, and I'll use Amazon again! | 45 stars
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Love the concept
I've owned several weather stations, but I like this one best. We keep the outdoor sensor in the backyard. Through rain and wind, it keeps on ticking. Nice to be able to tell what the temperature is outside.Where this product fails is the little man. He's not infrequently off. He'll tell me it's going to rain when it's bright and sunny outside, or that it's sunny when it's actually raining. However, he's a nice addition to the usual boring weather stations and the kids have taken an interest in observing the weather because of him. Sometimes, when they are dressed inappropriately, I can check the little guy to see if he's dressed right and then point out to them that he's got a coat on. It helps that they don't often notice when he's wrong!I like the the atomic time feature, so that at least one clock in the house is always right. And the indoor/outdoor temperature readings are spot on.It's a great concept. Wish the little guy would dress appropriately more often, though. He's not always wrong, just sometimes._________________________________UPDATE: I've owned this unit for three years and the sensor finally died after falling off its mount in a furious rain storm. I bought a new sensor, which did not work. However, I am happy with how this unit has performed. The face if full of information, yet it's not overly cluttered. It's been great. | 34 stars
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Fiestaware Dishes Will Break
We purchased 6 sets of Fiestaware dishes from amazon.com and we received 1 set (tangerine) with the salad plate broken. WE STILL HAVE NOT RECEIVED OUR REPLACEMENT AND WE ARE STILL WAITING FOR THIS SET OF SUNFLOWER TO EVER BE SHIPPED. IT IS REDICULUS THAT WE WOULD HAVE TO WAIT SO LONG - POOR CUSTOMER SERVICE AND WE HAVE ALREADY PAID FOR THIS ALSO. I WANT TO GET MY MONEY BACK AND GO TO DILLARDS AND BUY IT FROM THEM AS THEY HAVE IT IN STOCK AND I THINK IT IS CHEAPER TOO. | 01 star
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Pretty good
I really like this pitcher. It's a good size and the water comes out looking clean and tasting good. It takes a little time for the water to go through the filter but I guess that's an issue with all filters/pitchers. | 34 stars
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Best Strawberry Daqs
This is a really good blender for the price. You can make smoothies, margaritas and daquaris. I really like this blender. It is easy to clean. I also think that the plastic pitcher is a good item because I tend to be a bit of a klutz at times. It is also affordable, which is a big plus for a college student. | 34 stars
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Love rainbows, cheer up every day - This is it.
I ordered this for myself last year. I bought two one for my atrium and one for my great room. Both are in windows facing west here in Chicago. The movie Pollyanna started my love of rainbows and prisms. They do need a bright day and sun must shine on them, but they produce rainbows all over the rooms and show on front door about 30 feet from window. They also shine on a large wall mirror where they are reflected on the west walls themselves. A sea of moving color. I loved them so much I sent one to every member of my family and as gifts for friends. My sister has bought some for her husbands side of the family. Don't expect IMAX from one small crystal. But if you love a rainbow and want something to cheer you up every day This is it. I have no problem with mine or any in the family. | 45 stars
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These Lights SUCK!
I bought these lights based on the reviews here. I wasn't expecting a miracle, but these lights barely illuminate the shell they are in. DO NOT BUY THESE! If you want to light a walkway, forget it. Not going to happen. Not to mention they showed up and two of them were broken. I called their 800 number three times and GUESS WHAT? No response. Each time someone was going to "get back to me" and that was a month ago. So I have 2 broken lights and four that work. Even as accent lighting when I am across the street at my neighbors house I can't see them. LOL. So to sum up, the product arrived and TWO LIGHTS were broken, CUSTOMER SERVICE doesn't solve your problem and btw no one even offered to send me two new ones or even have me send these back. BUYER BEWARE!UPDATE: The same day I wrote this I contacted SoHo via email. I had called three times, but nothing came of that so I figured I would give it one more shot. I emailed with a guy who told me he was taking care of my problem. He wanted to argue with me that I never called. I guess I talked to myself. More likely I was talking to India and they didn't understand me. So I'm told I will get my replacement lights yesterday. I was very excited and thanked Phil. Finally I thought someone was stepping up and resolving my problem.WRONG.I get this email basically threatening me to remove my comments on their product or they won't ship my lights...."Dear Michael, This is the second email we send regarding to the negative review you left on Amazon , I afraid you didn't receive it, so I send it again. We have everything on hold, please kindly help us to remove it, so our effort will be reflected to the truth."So if I don't remove this post, I don't get my problem resolved. Nice company and customer service huh?So my lights that were coming yesterday are on hold. LOL. Go figure. Well, honestly, I don't really care anymore. As far as I'm concerned these lights can go in the trash.Folks I strongly suggest you DO NOT BUY ANYTHING FROM THESE PEOPLE. Unless you want to be threatened and bullied to do what they want for them to fix your problem. Have you ever heard of a company putting your problem on hold until you remove HONEST FEEDBACK ABOUT YOUR EXPERIENCE? Amazon should remove this product off their site. It's unexcusable.Buyer Beware. | 01 star
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Love this clock radio!
I'm very pleased with this product. I like that the iHome iH5 is offered in white or black so that it can match either of the basic iPod colors. Also, I think the fact that all iPod models are compatible with it is a great feature. The sound quality is quite good for its size - definitely much better than I expected. The iH5 is a nice option if you already have a surround sound system and just want something convenient to listen to your iPod with. It has a battery back-up system, so if for some reason the power goes out, it still keeps time and will still wake you up on time in the morning. You can choose to wake to either the iPod, radio, or a beep/buzzer. I have really enjoyed waking up to music rather than annoying talk show hosts. In contrast to others, however, the display lights have not bothered me a bit. I've never been the type of person that needs to sleep in a completely pitch-black room, though. Mine did not come with a remote, but I was able to purchase a matching black one from the iHome website. The shipping on the remote was free. | 45 stars
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Dualit Axis - A dangerous product?
This percolator makes a great pot of coffee. Trouble is, it doesn't stop boiling the coffee after it finishes percolating. Its warm cycle is too robust - makes me think the one I bought is defective or just not completely compatible with 110 current. | 01 star
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Cool invention!
Saw this product while researching food preservation videos online. Solves the problem of vacuum sealing foods that can't be heated. Sugar, salt, rice, cereals, oatmeal, vitamins - you name it! Also discovered it works on glass mayonnaise jars! Had a lot mixed in with old canning jars a friend gave us and kept thinking what a shame I couldn't use them to can foods with. Now I can utilize the quart and pint mayo jars that were in the mix and won't be limited to just canning jars at garage sales. Works as promised - almost fun to use! Plan to 'can' food gifts with it as a fun gag (my family says I can 'everything'... well now, they shall see!). They will be scratching their heads when they get jars of chocolate or other candies that are 'canned.' Mostly I like the idea of having dry foods vacuumed sealed in our often damp basement - no more worries! Just ordered the regular-mouth jar sealer as well. | 45 stars
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A big 'ol flashlight
It is a Maglite, what more can you say. A great light at a good price. It is not an LED, but it does what it is supposed to do. | 45 stars
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Great product for a great price...
I opened the box up and was amazed by the quality. It looks great and the utensils aren't cheap. It came with kitchen scissors and they work really well. I thought the red container was great, but I thought the utensils would be cheap, but the untensils work just as great and way better than I ever expected. I think this is a defenite product that is well worth the money. I enjoy cooking and this looks terrific on the counter in my kitchen...A 5 star product by far... | 45 stars
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These should be given to every parent at birth
Why didn't I get this sooner? I could have been cleaning up all of those loose Cherrios since the kid started solid foods! If you have a toddler this vacuum is a MUST! No bags or batteries. No on/off switch, just put the handle upright and it turns off. It does run out of juice after 10 or 15 minutes, but by then, you are tired of listening to it run. | 45 stars
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Great grill accessory
I use this to grill veggies on the grill along with chicken. Just marinade the veggies in a little olive oil and spices and they come out perfect. Highly recommend. | 45 stars
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Good Mixer for the Money
We purchased the Sunbeam 2371 Mixmaster from Amazon just recently. True to Amazon's amazing delivery performance, it came less that three days after we ordered it. We don't do an excessive amount of baking, etc. so we did not want to purchase a high end mixer for $300 or more. So far, the mixer works very well and we like the heavy glass mixing bowls it came with as well as the three different sets of attachments. It's not heavy to move around and for the money we spent we are very satisfied with this Sunbeam Mixmaster. | 45 stars
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Egyptian Cotton Hemstitch Queen sheet set
The color shown on the Amazon site was a pale pink; however, the sheetsare actually a peach color. Not what I wanted but will use them in theguest room. The texture is nice, soft, and the topsheet looks taylored with the hemstitch. They wrinkle a lot after washing. | 23 stars
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Item sent not the one pictured- beware!!!!!
I registered for two of these platters through amazon for our wedding. I received one for my bridal shower and what do you know.... it is NOT the one i wanted- but a completely different platter! the one i received has a wide rim and is a less elegant shape. it is exactly the one i didn't want- hence registering. This happened with the other wachtersbach products i registered for on amazon as well- not the same as the picture/ description. BEWARE. | 12 stars
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A lot like liking it!
A cute movie. My son-in-law did some graphic artwork for this movie...his name is in the credits...of course, we had to buy it the poster and frame it! It's hanging proudly! Quality of the poster is what one would expect from a movie poster. | 45 stars
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DreamSacks Silk Pocket Pillowcase
I purchased this through a link off Amazon's page because it was less than ten dollars with free shipping. The silk is nice and soft, but the material is very thin and flimsy. In the morning when I wake up, the pillowcase is bunched up and half off my pillow. When the pillowcase stays on the pillow, it does prevent sleeping lines on my face. I also notice my skin is brighter. I will be looking for another brand of silk pillowcases so I can put this away for travel. Overall, it is an okay pillowcase, but nothing spectacular. If you want one, be sure to check other web sites for better deals. | 23 stars
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EZ Squeeze One-Handed Can Opener.
EZ Squeeze One-Handed Can Opener. i love it!is there anything else that you can say? been having troubles with the normal kind can openers! this is all what you can wish for! solid, ez to use, and takes opening cans to another leves! at first it might feel little stiff, hard to operate but after time! you get use to it, master it! makes can opening as a hobby! that you love! and kids love it too! | 45 stars
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1-Quart Serving Bowl
This 1-quart serving bowl perfectly compliments the Secret Garden dishes. It is lightweight and very durable. Perfect serving vegetables or for a big salad. | 45 stars
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Peeling paint
Pinzon pasta set is unusable after one trip thru the dishwasher because the painted design peeled off. Probably last time I purchase such a product from Amazon. No worth returning so I'm stuck--and very disappointed. | 01 star
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Decent for the price
I really like the size and shape of this pan. Some of the non-stick coating scraped off easily during the first use, and some more came off when washing it after the second use. That's my only complaint, and I still think it's a good value for the price (just be VERY careful with the non-stick coating). | 34 stars
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Terrible
No matter how much fabric softener or how often I gently washed these sheets they remained scratchy and uncomfortable. Threw them away. | 01 star
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Menu Extender
My husband and I received this as a wedding present last year. At the time, we lived about 45 minutes from where we work and never got home before about 7:30pm. This grill suddenly extended the number of quick, but healthy, dinner options I had. Mix up burgers of some kind in the morning or the night before, dinner in 10 minutes, including grill heat time. Same for chicken or pork chops, put in a marinade on the way out the door, instant dinner. (And the pork is not overdone and tough and dry either...) It also makes entertaining in the summer a breeze. We don't have a patio, deck or porch. We love having people over. This makes it so easy to just do up a handfull of dogs or burgers at a time.Cleanup is easy with the removable plates. My other favorite features are the timer and the temp control. My parents have an old version without the temp control or timer and it makes cooking a bit of a guessing game. Storage is a bit of an issue, but since I use it so much, it has a permanant home on the corner of the counter near the micro. | 45 stars
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kitchenaid mixer
I'm not a big cook, but I used my daughter's at Thanksgiving and was amazed. I told my husband this is what I want for Christmas. It will do the job. | 45 stars
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good movie
Saw the movie on TV and it's a good true-story, down-to-life movie. Odd that they have the poster here but not the movie for sale, for I wish I could find the movie. | 45 stars
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looks sturdy - isn't
Given as a gift, the handle broke as mentioned by other folks. I wrote to kitchenaid, and they graciously replaced it... with the same flawed design. Broken again. Now I'm hear shopping for a decent, solid garlic press. Could potentially be dangerous. | 01 star
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Perfect for the small stuff
We bought this the day after we brought a new puppy home and it paid for itself within a week. The battery issue: you get about 10-15 solid minutes before needing to recharge. We've owned it for 7 months now, using it for small stuff, and we've only run out of juice once while cleaning a spill that covered a 1' X 12' area. HOWEVER, I cannot stress how much work this thing has saved us. It has removed difficult stains within minutes: tea spills, orange food coloring stain left behind from a dog treats, puppy accidents... What it comes down to: you get what you pay for. This is an effective, small carpet cleaner perfect for the small stuff. If you need to clean larger areas, then you need a larger unit. The spilling issue another reviewer called dangerous: if you turn the unit on it's nose, and/or the unit's dirty water reservoir is full (or past full), dirty fluid will come back out the way it came in. This can be solved by, well, not turning the unit on its nose and emptying the unit everytime you go to refill the clean reservoir. The only time I experienced spillage was when I filled and used it 3 or 4 times before emptying the dirty reservoir. The fact is, if they put a larger dirty water reservoir, the thing would just get too heavy and pretty much defeat the whole purpose of being a light-weight, spot cleaner. 4 stars given for the lack of A/C adapter power option. | 34 stars
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Pinzon Damask Stripe 440-thread count cotton sateen Queen sheet set
The sheets are exactly the same color as they appeared in the ad. They fit our pillow-top mattress nicely, too. They aren't quite as soft as I had hoped, but they are comfortable to sleep on. | 34 stars
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Waring Belgian Waffles
I finally got the quality waffles that I have been seeking. Fantastic and makes waffles very fast. YEAH | 45 stars
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Oh My Gosh!
Wow! This thing REALLY works! I could not believe what nastiness this thing picked up immediately AFTER I vacuumed with my Dirt Devil Vacuum! There was so much dust/dirt that the Eureka picked up that I got on my hands and knees and "hand-vacuumed" my entire room! It was amazing! I am so impressed with this tiny guy that I'm buying one for my mom! This is great for the couch and dusty furniture!And I love how it plugs in and doesn't "charge" on batteries. All of those rechargable vacuums use their power by one year. I love the long cord and the power this baby has! I love love love it! | 45 stars
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Cat friendly material
If you have a pair of long-haired, fluffy-in-the-winter cats like we do, you'll like this microsuede. I ordered the Olive colored duvet, and there isn't a sign that my cats ever nap on the bed. (Any cat hair shakes right off.)My only complaint that might sway me towards a different duvet in the future, is that I would have liked the underside to be made out of something more tactile than thin polyester nylon.Overall, the stitching looks fine and it looks like it will hold up to washings well. | 34 stars
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Zojirushi NS-MYC18 Micom Fuzzy Logic 10 Cup Rice Cooker and Warmer
The rice cooker time takes to long | 01 star
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Good Deal
This vacuum is really powerful. I have a cat in the house and it picks up all the hair. The only bad thing about it is that it's super load, but it's doing the job and the job is very well done. | 45 stars
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Nice but a bit loud
I have been using it for a few months and it does what it is supposed to do but it works just a bit too loud to me. | 34 stars
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Wonderful for smoothies and raw foods diets
Thank you Oster for saving me $300.My wife recently went on a raw foods diet and insisted that she needed a $350-$550 Vitamix or Blendtec blender because that's what all the raw food sites recommended. My thought was that raw foods were all fairly soft anyway, so what's the need for something that can blend concrete? I talked her into this Oster blender with the promise that if it broke I would get her the Vitamix. Since the Oster comes with a 3-year warranty I think I can save the expense for a while. :)So far the Oster has been fantastic. We've had it for about a month now and it gets used every day for raw foods smoothies and other foods. It's a very solidly built blender and feels very high quality. As other reviews say, it is LOUD, but the expensive ones are too. Cleanup is also very easy using the recommended method of simply blending some hot water with a bit of soap. | 45 stars
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Great product.
This is exactly what the wife and I were looking for. Its nice because it isn't too large or too small for the amount of wine we drink. | 45 stars
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Wow! It really works!
This grill mat really does work exactly as the product description says it will--NO STICKING and easy cleanup! I put oiled and seasoned fish fillets on it, grill as usual, and both flipping and removal are a cinch! I soak the mat during dinner, then pop it into the dishwasher and it comes out clean. I only wish it were slightly larger. I have tried silicone grill mats in the past that only sort of worked--this is the real deal. Highly recommended! | 45 stars
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Easy as can be to make healthful bread.
I had the great-grandson of this Panasonic breadmaker for 18 years. I reckon I made at least 1000 loaves before it went kaput. This model promises to be as versitile and hopefully as dependable as the last one. It makes all kinds of bread and dough so easily I wonder why more people don't make their own bread. | 45 stars
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My Kitchenaid Pro 600 mixer !!
I finally made the big purchase, and I love my new mixer. It is quick and pretty quiet. I can double a batch of cookies with no problems and now I am ready to make even more !! It is very heavy duty and needs a place so I can easily reach and not have to carry it around. But it think it is so worth the price and it looks beautiful !! | 45 stars
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DC shoes command
These are great to bounce around town in, they look sick and the padding is awesome and the air pockets actually work in the heel. I would NEVER skate them though. There's so much padding you can't get any board feel. I have the emerald highlighted ones, with the FAT DC logo that looks like CD covers. Fresh like my style. | 45 stars
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not Stainless as advertised
I bought this, and all of the knives have rusted. So disappointed. Ginsu was supposed to be a name of high quality. Either this is a knock-off or their quality has gone way downhill. | 01 star
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Works great
Thanks, Didnt think I could find replacements for this without having to go through alot of hassle. Works great! Thanks again. | 45 stars
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good but a bit expensive
easy to assemble but a bit expensive . sicne you have to buy a bunch of these things it ends up adding up | 34 stars
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Favorite Hand Blender
I researched these handy kitchen tools before buying my first Braun Multiquick 400 watt Pro Hand Blender. It's been perfect since day one. I use it daily for mixing breakfast smoothies each with 10 ice cubes. Other use is occasional, including pureeing vegetable soups. It's so easy to use and clean. I love the variable speeds, of which I only use 3, ample power and lighter weight. The electric cord hasn't been a problem, though a cordless losing its charge would be.The hood covering the blade is just plastic, but that's been no problem at all.What I haven't seen in product reviews, even Cook's Illustrated, is the importance of the shape and depth of the blade cover and its relation to the shape/size of the provided container in which it's used, to achieve desired texture. Of the brands I've tried, Braun provides the best proportions for blending thick and frothy, filling smoothies, rather than thinned juices.When I couldn't find another Braun to buy for use in a vacation home, I got a KitchenAid that was more expensive, heavier than my Braun, a bit awkward to hold, and 200 watts. It had a metal blade cover and still had the variable speeds. But in just 4 months it died. Very disappointing.Again I couldn't find my powerful Braun to replace it, so got a comparable Cuisinart. Another disappointment. I'm so glad to have discovered this Braun product available online. | 45 stars
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Makes Delicious Pizza
This Deep Dish Pizza stone makes one heck of a pizza. I had been baking my homemade pizzas on metal cookie sheets. Nothing compares with how golden this crust comes out. It is crisp on the bottom (not soggy at all) but with a nice thick chewy edge. The pizza is more of a small-medium pizza pan, but perfect for 2-3 people. | 45 stars
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Died after a year and a half
Loved this vacuum for the first three months, then I was constantly washing/changing filters (and the HEPA filter can't be washed, you have to buy a new one every time). The suction stopped completely one day, so we tried to fix it following the instruction manual. Good luck with that! Nothing worked the way it was supposed to, so we've finally given up and will be purchasing a new vacuum - but not a Bissell. | 12 stars
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kitchenaide
KitchenAid KP26M1XNP Professional 600 Series 6-Quart Stand Mixer, Nickel PearlVery happy with this product. Make dough for a family receipe and had an old mixer that gave out. I am nearly 70 years young and need a good mixer to help me make my dough. Was very happy with the kitchen aide. | 45 stars
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Best paper towel holder on the planet
This paper towel holder has achieved perfection. It does what it's supposed to and couldn't be simpler. Reloading is a snap: just press in the buttons on the cap, lift it off, drop on a new roll of paper towel and press the cap back on. Takes about 3 seconds.If you need to move it somewhere else, just grap the cap to lift the entire unit. The cap won't come off unless you deliberately press both buttons.The base is weighted just right so that the unit doesn't move when you vigorously pull off a paper towel. And the ridge around the bottom prevents the roll from unrolling. It's ingenious in that it works great but you hardly know it's there and doesn't require any moving parts that might get in your way. | 45 stars
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Makes Great Gluten Free Bread!
I purchased this because my son has celiac disease and needed to be put on a gluten free diet. I use Bob's Red Mill Wonderful Bread Mix and put it in my breadmaker. It makes a wonderful loaf of bread. The bread is much better tasting the gluten free bread that you buy. I have not used any of the other settings because my whole family is basically eating gluten free. But, I am sure that it would do a great job. | 45 stars
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WALL TILES
easy to use with plenty of tiles per box. I like the adhesive tape which holds well. put up around my stove for looks and cleaning. I use some spray cleaner and the splatter wipes off instead of soaking into the paint. be sure to clean the walls well before putting up tiles. brightens up the kitchen. | 34 stars
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Great Machine - The Math is compelling
UPDATE SEPTEMBER 2010. Still never had a problem with the machine continues to make great coffee. Just follow the cleaning directions. We bought the 1200 for our vacation house which also works great. Great Coffee/ Great investment.The coffee is at least as good as starbucks and the machine is very good at all the fancy drinks my wife likes.Ok, but on the math, cold hard facts vs buying at StarbucksI have had the Z5 for about four years. It makes great coffee and even though expensive it has far more than paid for itself. The math is pretty simply $2500+ 25 bucks for coffee beans from starbucks once a month or $300 a year or $1,200 over the four years plus say $40 a year for electricity & $30 a year for water filters or $280. So say $4,000 or $1,000 a year. In our house 2 adults spending say $10 a day on coffee is $3,650 a year. I do still buy a tall at work usually so thats $1.80 a day where I live, but my wife rarely goes to Starbucks anymore. Go ahead and add that in. So add that in 280 days a year @ $2 for rounding purposes.So if the Z5 stopped working today that would be $3,650 a year at Starbucks vs $1,600 a year and that doesn't include time and driving costs to get to Starbucks which we were doing. On the Math CASE CLOSED JURA WINSI have had to call Jura once to get instructions on how to clean out the area all the way in where the tray goes and up which has twice been gooked up with grounds. It's messy, not particulary pleasent and oddly not included in the otherwise well layed out manuel but easy to do once you know how.I do strongly reccomend using the water filters and following the machines slavish cleaning directions as it is not a simple mechanism. I use a cleaning agent once in a while as well as the water filters which is belt and suspenders based on the manual. | 45 stars
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Just In Case
Tried to post correction to item description under my "wearetheborg" login but it has not posted for several days so....Please be advised that upon further review (looking on the side of the box), this pan is made in China and not the US. | 45 stars
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Rids the clutter on my closet floor
I would highly recommend this shoe organizer. It has made my life so much simpler when I get dressed in the morning. I can now easily find my shoes, and I no longer trip over them now that they've been risen from the closet floor. A pair of shoes, bulky sneakers, or even ankle boots fit easily within each shoe slot. The product is flexible yet sturdily constructed. I purchased two and have hung them side-by-side. | 45 stars
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Excellent buy!
I am very, very pleased with this scale. I've had it for several weeks now, and used it to measure just about everything I could. It does everything it said it would, and so far I have experienced absolutely no problems. It is also very easy to clean, lightweight and looks good on my countertop. I would absolutely recommend this scale to anyone who's looking for a inexpensive kitchen scale. | 45 stars
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Not worth the money...
I have had this CD alarm clock for a little over 2 years and I HATE it! This is the third one I have been through. I don't know if it is because we have a lot of times when our electric goes out but every time I turn around something else is wrong with this product. When I first got it, it was a great product. But, now I don't have any CD player, my alarms only buzz for ever and then only play radio even on Buzz, so I get confused. No matter what setting it is on now it is the radio I wake up to, which throws off my body as it got used to only hearing a Buzzing noise forever. I also hate the fact that the CD Alarm has been broke for about a year and a half. But I got so sick of returning these to find a good one I have just suffered. But, it makes me mad that I paid so much for a product that does work. I realize that CD Alarm clocks don't have a great life span as my sisters also blew after only about 6 months. If you really want a CD alarm clock I would look for one with a great warranty. Other-wise if a regular one will work invest in a really great basic one. | 12 stars
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Parade in the Mouth
It's hard to imagine how a glass would add to taste of what you drink but it is true. This glass has a rim that distributes the wine over all taste buds evenly. the Bowl is large but to scientific specs for accurate airing of Merlot. I would recomend this to everyone. Beware, however, it is fragile so be careful. | 45 stars
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I love this timer
I love this timer and I use it all the time. The timer is very simple, the numbers are nice and big. | 45 stars
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Just okay...
The concept of this cookie cutter is okay, but you really could do the same thing by using a knife and cutting the lines for the pinwheel by yourself. If you don't trust your cutting skills, I would say to buy this. | 23 stars
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Great product ... A+
Very high quality item and great design. No complaint.I bought 3 sets of these Oxo measuring spoon. I purchased 2 sets from Amazon and great pricing too. | 45 stars
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Great Buy
Works as expected. Would buy it again and give it as a gift. The price was right and that is my story. | 45 stars
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DISAPPOINTED
I was highly disappointed in this product. It was advertised as being 12", but the box was only 10" long! The car itself was 7.5" long and the remote was as big as the car. The car was two-toned black and red and looked EXTREMELY cheap. I returned it before even opening it. On the other hand, it was only $17 so you get what you pay for. I just went to Toys R Us and got something 10X better and BIGGER... dont waste your money! | 01 star
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How to Choose a Ceramic Paring Knife II
The fact that you are even reading this suggests that you already know the arguments in favor of ceramic knives. Ceramic knives are harder than steel knives, can be made much sharper than steel knives, hold their edge ten times longer than steel knives, are lighter than steel knives, won't brown foods, transfer a metallic taste or smell, or rust.You probably also know the disadvantages of ceramic knives. Unlike steel knives ceramic knives can chip or break so you want to avoid dropping them, tossing them in a sink or kitchen drawer, or arguably even washing them in a dishwasher. (Most ceramic knives come in fitted plastic packing material that can be saved, or you can store them in something like thisKyocera Bamboo 3-Slot Knife Block.) If you actually succeed in dulling a ceramic knife, it will need to be professionally sharpened, though Kyocera has come out with a sharpener for home use:Kyocera Electric Diamond Knife Sharpener for Kyocera Ceramic Knives. Unlike steel knives ceramic knives cannot flex without breaking so there can be no such thing as a ceramic boning knife, and you only want to use ceramic knives to cut boneless meats. Finally, although using a proper cutting board is a good idea with fine steel knives, it is an absolute requirement with ceramic knives; using a ceramic knife to cut something on a plate is an absolute no-no.So the only remaining question is whether to go cheap:Harbor Freight Tools Ceramic 3 Inch Paring Knifeor expensive:Kyocera Revolution Series Ceramic 3 1/7 Inch Paring Knife Blue Handle, and due to the fortuitous timing of a couple of good sales I can offer an opinion.Blade: The Harbor Freight blade is double bevel ground while the Kyocera Revolution blade is chisel ground. Along with Kyocera's claims that its micro-grain ceramic is more dense than its competitors, this should result in a sharper blade, but any difference was too subtle for me to detect. Both knives will be MUCH sharper than any steel knife you are used to, cutting through citrus rinds (and even seeds!) like butter.Handle: Both the Harbor Freight and Kyocera Revolution have superficially similar ergonomic handles, but I noted a couple of significant differences. In the Harbor Freight the finger guard is part of the handle while in the Kyocera Revolution it is part of the blade. Surprisingly, I found the Kyocera Revolution handle a bit slippery, which in light of the consequences of dropping it is significant. The tackier surface of the Harbor Freight handle provided me with a surer grip.Color: The Kyocera Revolution paring knife is available in five other handle colors:Kyocera Revolution Series Ceramic 3 1/7 Inch Paring Knife Black Handle,Kyocera Revolution Series Ceramic 3 1/7 Inch Paring Knife Green Handle,Kyocera Revolution Series Ceramic 3 1/7 Inch Paring Knife Orange Handle,Kyocera Revolution Series Ceramic 3 1/7 Inch Paring Knife Red Handle,Kyocera Revolution Series Ceramic 3 1/7 Inch Paring Knife Yellow Handle,and one other blade color:Kyocera Revolution Series Ceramic 3 1/7 Inch Paring Knife Black Handle, Black Blade;the Harbor Freight paring knife is available in any handle color,...as long as it is black.Sharpening: If you manage to dull your Kyocera Revolution knife, Kyocera will sharpen it in return for shipping and handling; if you manage to dull your Harbor Freight knife, you are on your own.Price: This obviously varies but in most cases you can expect to pay between twice as much and four times as much for the Kyocera Revolution paring knife as for the Harbor Freight paring knife.Note: An inexpensive Kyocera Ceramic Y Peeler in all of the matching handle colors, is also available. | 45 stars
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Wear Earplugs! Juicer is very LOUD!
I bought this juicer over 3 yrs ago because it had great reviews. But the reviews failed to tell me that this juicer is VERY LOUD (sounds like a motorcycle or construction) I have to wear earplugs each time and if you have young children taking a nap the sound of the motor will definitely wake them up!It's also cumbersome. You have to cut vegetables/fruit if they don't fit in the juicer. The juicer also extracts lots of pulp so you can not receive maximum benefit. If I have the time or energy, I would take the pulp and juice it again to get more juice. Sometimes I would end up with 1/3 cup or more juice from the pulp, depending how many times I re-juice it. It gets messy too. I'm dissappointed in this product because it does not motivate me to juice every single day.So I'm going to be switching to Jack Lalanne's Power Juicer soon to cut my time in half. The reviews of customers indicate that they were very satisfied with the product. Unlike the juice lady, Jack's powers juicer leaves very little pulp and is whisper quiet-which is the kind of convienience I'm looking for. | 12 stars
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