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Great Coffeee Maker
If you want a coffee maker that is built like a tank the KitchenAid Pro coffeemaker is a great choice. I have owned the coffee maker for 7 months and am very pleased with it.It brews a great cup of coffee.Despite what some have said the coffee maker is extremely well made and built like a commerical unit--it weighs over 20 pounds.The manual is well written and the machine is easy to program.It is very quiet and typically takes 6 to 8 minutes to brew depending on how fine you grind your coffee.1)If you do buy this machine do get the gold basket filter--the coffeedoes taste better with it.2) Also consider buying the water filter.My only complaint is that the warming plate that the carafe sits on keeps the coffee too hot and it will become rancid if it kept on too long.If you can afford it this is a great machine to have. | 1positive
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Love this coffeemaker!
I love strong coffee, and have owned numerous coffee makers, mostly the $40 kind. I hesitated in purchasing the Bunn because of the higher price and because a separate carafe had to be used to add water to the tank (who needs more stuff cluttering up the counter?). However, I bought it when they came out with this model because it didn't start brewing until you closed the lid, eliminating the need for a separate carafe. (Also Amazon was offering a promotional discount!) I'm also pleased with the quality of coffee - hot, strong and immediate. With my other coffee makers, the coffee became bitter rather than strong - probably because it sat in the grounds too long, picking up all the "funk" and eliminating the good taste. I don't think it makes weak coffee at all, but because I like strong coffee, I don't follow the "manufacturer's recommendation." I also like the design of this model. I've had it for almost a year and am still very, very happy with this coffee maker - it is worth every penny. I recommend it to all my friends and family. | 1positive
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Adequate machine, worth the low price
After using the machine for a few months now, I can almost make a decent cafe latte. The espresso shots produced by this machine are not good enough to drink straight, so the foamed milk masks the bitterness. The machine's automatic frothing wand doesn't do a great job, but it is convenient. The machine takes a while to heat up to the right temperature. The ESE espresso basket doesn't work for me; it leaked everywhere and I quickly gave up. As for regular espresso, it seems to do an adequate job if you are very careful about the grind of the beans, the amount of grounds, and the tamping pressure. Screw the basket in _very_ tightly or it will leak. Always descale your machine with those tablets.In sum, if you aren't picky about your espresso and you'd like a cheap machine, this isn't a bad gadget to pick up. If you are a coffee geek, buy a fancy machine. You get what you pay for. | 0negative
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Loved these!
These are fantastic! I did the 4-for-3 promotion with these, what a steal! They make excellent housewarming presents, or white elephant gift exchange even.Who doesn't need more mixing bowls?I've used these hundreds of times, they've never once cracked or chipped. Even in the dishwasher! Very well made, would definitely buy again. | 1positive
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snazzy can opener
If it is possible for a can opener to be an attractive item on your kitchen counter, this can opener fills the bill. We are satisfied with the way it performs and also that you can open large or tall cans with it since it is tall enough to do that. I am glad I purchased it as it works well and looks nice.West Bend 77203 Electric Can Opener, Metallic | 1positive
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Terrible quality
These towels tore and fell apart within a few months of very light guest use. The quality is extremely poor. | 0negative
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E-ZScali
I bought this scale mainly for school (I go for culinary arts and even my pastry chef wanted one!), and I'm glad to have it around for home use, too. I love that it will read ounces down to the hundredths - even some expensive models only read to the tenths. Like everyone else, my battery cover doesn't stay on, but come on people - just tape it up like I did, it's not that big of a deal. It's sooo lightweight and yes, made of cheap plastic, but I keep it in the original box for storage. It reads in pounds(up to 11lbs)/ounces and grams, and so far I've found it to be very accurate. I'm not going for baking, so I didn't want to get an expensive scale, but I have found this model to be more than comparable with some of the more expensive scales other students bring to class. It does seem like it could get a good dent (possibly some severe brain damage) if you drop it on a hard floor, but I'm sure even a good, heavier scale could get damaged just as easily. If you're looking for just an all-purpose scale just to have around and don't feel the need to spend a lot of dough, I recommend this scale. | 1positive
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Returned it
This is not a terrible clock, but it would not project onto the ceiling above the bed. I returned it and bought one that would from Hammacher Schlemmer. | 0negative
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insufficient information in product information
Upon opening the box I found that the information given in the buying information for this product did not reflect the actural product. For one thing it only fits unright WindTunnel models that use bags. This hose is for models beginning with U53, U54 and U64 only. | 0negative
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Don't waste your money on these
I have two sets of Bed Bath & Beyond's modal sheets and love them and thought I might save some $$ buying these. Ha.Like others have said, they just don't fit a standard mattress, much less the extra-thick ones that are being sold these days. I can't get the fitted sheet even close to the bottom of my mattress. I ended up giving the sheets to a friend with an older (thinner) bed and she said the sheets eventually gave out at one corner, likely from being stretched so tight after several washings.I'll go back and buy more BB&B; sheets, thanks. | 0negative
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Drinking coffee has never been so much fun
I love my new Tassimo. I was hesitate to buy this at first, based on the "cost per cup". Before, I could make a whole pot of coffee for almost nothing, the Tassimo disks are approximately 40-50 cents per cup. I wasn't sure it was worth that. I usually have 1-2 cups per day and my husband drinks his coffee at work. Well, all that has changed! Since buying the Tassimo, my husband is now drinking tea, my son wants the hot chocolate or a decaf cappaccino! I bought about 10 different types of coffee and have them in a big cookie jar next to the Tassimo machine. Every morning I look forward to choosing a different coffee. I'm actually excited! I feel like it's an indulgence/treat for myself. I wouldn't care if it were $1.00 a cup! It's worth every penny. | 1positive
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Don't waste your money......
This machine has broken down on me 4 times during the warranty and twice on the extended warranty.Out of the 1 1/2 years I have owned it, I've had it in my possession approximately 1 month. (The other 17 months it's been in the shop!)I received it as a gift, and I can honestly say, I'm glad I didn't waste my money on it!Save your money for a real cleaner, not a Knock-off of the good ones. | 0negative
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Bought as a gift
Not using this myself, but it was a perfect gift for the owner of a vacation home in the mountains and was much appreciated! | 1positive
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Doesn't work long enough to pay for itself
I purchased the Ionic Pro in June 2007. While it worked it did help my allergies but the problem is it only worked until October and then the red time to clean light comes on the instant you turn it on and no amount of cleaning makes it work. When I called their customer service I was told they have no record of me buying one but if I want to send in $99.00 they will send me a new one and a gift of a small one. I don't want to buy another if the first one only worked a few months. I was told I had to take this deal during this phone call or it would never be offered again. I must say, I will never deal with this company again.CJW | 0negative
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fun orange clock
I've only had a month, so can't vouch for reliability (though for last month, it does run accurately). Like the bold, clear numbers on crisp white background. The depth is a bit more than I anticipated, but have gotten used to it. And obviously the orange is a fun color. | 1positive
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late delivery
The Espresso Machine is very good, however I paid $66 for overnight delivery which ultimately took 6 days. | 1positive
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This was pretty cool...
Not knowing what to ever get my hubby for Christmas. I stumbled upon this item. For the man who has everything - he really liked this clock! It projects the time on the ceiling - it's a very non-avasive light projected on the ceiling. He told me, he loved the fact that he could just look up and see what time it was. With his old alarm clock - he would have to get up and turn his head to see the time. (After you get old, any movements needed to wake you up sooner is not appreciated) Anyway, when the alarm sounds - he just looks up - checks the time and snoozes for a few more minutes. This was first Christmas gift in 27 some years, that he actually told me he "liked" what I got him!!! | 1positive
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Plastic odor when brewing
Do not even consider this lowest end proiduct. The plastic smell while brewing ruins the coffee drinking experience. | 0negative
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Whole family LOVES this oven!
We previously had a toaster oven that had knobs, and we broke them both. So, that is why we chose one with no knobs. This oven is a great little size, is very easy to clean, cooks perfectly and quickly, preheats super fast and we are so pleased with it. Would highly recommend this item! | 1positive
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Dream Machine a Dream
We had been having problems with our old reliable clock radio and its inexpensive replacements. So far, the Dream Machine has been nearly perfect. Why "nearly?" Because the nap function, a very important part of our purchase, sets nap times of 10, 20, 30, 60. ... and we would like somewhat more control. Never the less, we are able to live quite well with out "limited" choices. The learning curve on the alarm setting was steeper than expected, but not illogical. The radio reception and reproduction is very good, even for our under powered NPR station. | 1positive
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Works great until it doesn't, which is very soon
Really liked the features of this unit, had the exact features I needed. Then it stopped working. Just said "Lo" on the temp readout. Contacted the manufacturer and they immediately sent a new probe. Great customer service. But then that probe failed, too. And the next replacement probe failed. Everytime I called they sent another probe without flinching. Great customer service plus Crap device still equals disappointed customer.Not recommended. | 0negative
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disappointed
Purchased 9/14/2010. Best coffee maker I had ever owned. BUT 2/21/2012 .... made coffee as usual. Waited for final beep and coffee maker started steaming and had a terrible odor, like plastic melting. I unplugged it and waited for it to cool down. Coffee tasted strange. Tried to make more coffee and nothing happened. I went out and purchased a Cuisinart DCC1100. Could not afford the 1200 at store prices. Hope this one lasts longer. Don't remember if I registered 1200 coffeemaker but I will register this one on line. | 0negative
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I LOVE ricebot!
Having lived in Japan a few years back, I am a Japanese short grain, sticky rice addict. It goes without saying that I couldn't go for long without a Zojirushi to help me support that addiction. This little cooker is fabulous, and the perfect size for a small kitchen.I absolutely love this rice cooker, and have affectionately named it "Ricebot". Nothing beats perfect rice that is ready when you get home from work. It makes dinners SO easy. | 1positive
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great value
I also received 12 boxes of 40 each. The coffee filters were a great value. The only thing better was the coffee! | 1positive
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Much worse than expected
I purchased three rugs. All are chocolate, and pretty close to the color I was expecting. I bought two long runners for my halls, which are the perfect length, and one area rug for my living room. Initially, I was fairly pleased.I read the reviews before purchasing these rugs, and between the reviews and the price, I wasn't expecting an amazing product. I was anticipating some shedding. It did shed (a LOT). The care instructions also stated that the rug may shed during the first few washes. After seeing how much fuzz was ending up in other parts of my house, I decided to wash them according to the manufacturer's care instructions to help along the shedding process. What I didn't anticipate was the un-even fading during the first wash along with shedding so severe, that I now have bald spots on my two week old rugs. What isn't bald now looks matted, stringy, and ugly. What a waste!! If I'd been smart enough to keep my packing slip, I would send them back right away. Without that, I'm thinking of throwing them in the garbage. | 0negative
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GREAT for Making your own Baby Food
I bought a few of these because they were less expensive then the ones marketed towards baby food storage. I love them. I have had NONE of the problems some of the reviews state about the cover sticking on. I think they are great for any mom's who want to make their own baby food. | 1positive
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stated 5 yr warranty is a hoax
The packaging states that the product is covered by a 5 year warranty and that, if the product fails due to a defect in material or workmanship, the product can be returned to Swing-A-Way for repair or replacement.After 5 months of use, a large piece of the plastic teeth inside the crusher broke off. I called the manufacturer (Focus Foodservice, LLC, who purchased Swing-A-Way) and was told that they now only deal with distributors and that I would have to return the product to the original seller (i.e., Amazon.com) to obtain a refund or replacement. | 0negative
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An Excellent Product...
After reading several reviews for this product I was still a bit skeptical but decided to give it a shot. I ate my lunch 4 and a half hours after packing it and there was still steam comming from the food. To be honest I was shocked, I completely expected it to be at best a little above room temperature. This really is a quality product and I am extremely satisfied with my purchase. Before stumbling upon this product I was paying over 6 dollars a day for food, those days are long gone. I would highly recommend this to anyone who would like to have home cooked HOT food for lunch everyday. | 1positive
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Cheaply made.
I would not recommend the KitchenArt measuring cup. I received this as a Christmas gift and find the product to be cheaply made. The adjustment of the cup is much too lose making it hard to keep in place and measure accurately. Also not well designed for liquid measurements. | 0negative
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Deep Pocket (not) ?
They claim this sheet accomodates a 16" drop. My mattress is 15 inches & it doesn't come clost to fitting. And I bought three of them. Sigh. | 0negative
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Beautiful Knives
Beautiful, handy ,sharp. Have had them only a week or so but am totally pleased. Mounted on a magnetic rack makes them attractive and easy to use,clean and store. | 1positive
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Amazon Was Great; Zero Stars for Portable Guy
I ordered the Hoover Turbine Powered Hand Tool from Portable Guy. They got it to me fast and everything was in order. Bad news. It was the wrong part. The confusion belongs to both Hoover and Portable Guy. It turns out Hoover makes many Turbine Powered Hand Tools and in my case, the packaging does not even call the part a Turbine tool. The marketing is confusing at best and Portable Guy needed to clear that up BEFORE promoting the product.Portable Guy was willing to accept the part in return with no re-stocking fee but I would have to pay shipping. I didn't want to pay shipping so I pleaded my case. I even asked Portable Guy to explain how I erred in my order. All they could say was that Hoover referred to the part I ordered as a Turbine part, even though Hoover never marketed the product as a TURBINE tool. The marketing also said it would fit my machine and did not.That's when it happened. Portable Guy turned passive/aggressive. When AMAZON agreed to intervene and Portable Guy sent me a return postage label, what they shipped would cover a letter only. The post office manager said he found it hard to believe that Portable Guy could make such a mistake. I suspect someone at Portable Guy had a good laugh knowing I stood in a long line at the US postal service at my own expense of time and money. They were right about one thing, it was at the expense of my time but not my money.THE GOOD NEWS was that AMAZON read all the email exchanges between myself and the vendor. They concurred that I was not getting the service I deserved. They credited my account, gave me $$$ for a future purchase which I have already used and told me to forget about sending back the parts received. I donated them to GOODWILL which coincidentally, is where I found a USED Turbine tool that works GREAT!I hated that it ended this way and suspect someone at Portable Guy was having a bad day but they sure seemed to have a LOT of bad days in a row. THANKS AMAZON for looking out for me. | 1positive
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Sieve not fine enough for oil
I bought this funnel set specifically to save deep fry oil for reuse. While the body of the funnel seems fine, the wire mesh insert has holes that are large enough for floating particles in the oil to pass through. While it does get the bigger stuff out, the smaller stuff remains in the oil, which renders it useless to me. Perhaps I'll do as another reviewer did an use cheesecloth in conjunction with the body of the funnel instead of the sieve, and see if that works. Feels like a bad buy... | 0negative
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Busted Belt Blues
I received this vacuum as a Christmas gift and loved the suction on it and the belt driven brush for cleaning my carpeted stairways. Unfortunately, I have only used the machine a few times (less then 10) and both the belts included with the machine have broke. One broke while vacuuming my stairway and the other broke while vacuuming my couch... I'm not very impressed.I'm not impressed with dirt devil customer service either, as I called and they said since belts aren't covered under their warranty they can't send any out for free. Come on! I have only owned the vaccuum for a little over a month, covered under warranty or not, the belts should not be breaking at that rate. The belts aren't that expensive ($2.99 for 2) but I had to pay $6.00 for shipping. And unfortunately since I live in a rural area they couldn't tell me where to bring the machine to be serviced if it keeps breaking belts.In the little time I got to actually use the functioning vacuum, I was not impressed with the attachments. They had very little suction and it was hard to get a proper seal while attaching them. I will probably end up throwing the attachments out, even if I get them machine to stop eating belts. I like the idea of a belt powered brush, but I would stay away from this model. | 0negative
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Whirlpool AD70USS GOLD Dehumidifier-70 pint
THIS ITEM WAS RETURNED BECAUSE I FOUND THE SAME ITEM AT LOWE'S FOR $219.00. I AM STILL WAITING FOR A CREDIT TO MY DISCOVER CARD. | 0negative
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Electrical Fire Hazard !!!!
Our Cuisinart DCC-1100BK almost caught on fire today !!! Luckily I was standing right next to it when it started making a weird sound and smoking from the bottom. Immediately unplugged the unit and took it outside. The smell was terrible. I purchased the coffee maker less that a year ago and until today could not have been happier with it. Called Cuisinart and they are offering replacement with THE EXACTLY SAME UNIT (???). Said no thank you as I am not interested in supervising my coffee machine when it is on. Do not buy this - See how many other similar reviews there are. What if I have used the timer function and not been near by ?Cannot believe there has not been a recall ! | 0negative
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Leaks with cheesecakes
My issue with this pan was that it leaks. Instead of my cheesecake batter remaining in the pan, it ended up on all over my counter. I have never had any trouble when creating this cheesecake using my Ekco springform pan but I wanted a taller cheesecake. I should have known "if it's not broke don't fix it." Lesson learned. | 0negative
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So sleek and keeps my drinks warm for hours!
I love how sleek and modern this bottle is! It really does keep my drinks warm for hours! If you're wavering on purchasing or not, I say go for it. | 1positive
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A Newer Version
Our old Gizmo's battery gave up the ghost. We liked the can opener because it was compact under the cabinets and worked well. The only problem with the first version was that it was always plugged in a charging which shortened battery life.The new version must be removed from the holder to charge overnight. This lets you fully discharge the battery before charging which extends battery life. Much better.Oh, it does a very good job of opening cans. | 1positive
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The Best Coffee Machine
This is one of the best coffee machine. It brews the coffee so good, not only that also the built quality looks very nice and the coffee machine looks very elegant. | 1positive
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Elastic in Fitted bottom fails completely in 5 months
The sheet fabric is very nice, though I would have paid $10 for an extra 4 inches of length on the top sheet. The fatal flaw is the elastic banding in the bottom fitted sheet. It slowly "relaxed" with each weekly washing (warm water, newish washer). In less than 6 months there was no elasticity at all. The sheet, as a result, won't stay on the bed. It is a fatal flaw, with no apparent recourse from Amazon. These are premium sheets, they should last for years, not 4 or 5 months. I'd rate zero stars if possible. Don't buy them, buy something else. Pay a little more or less but these will fail. | 0negative
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Battery Delivers
Recieved the battery a day earlier than planned. It came with clear instructions, installed within the Roomba as expected and after a night's charge, began to power the sweeper. | 1positive
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Great Mill---even better bread!
I have had the pleasure of milling all the wheat we use for bread with this mill for almost 5 years. It does a terrific job. I have never double milled and do not find that step necessary. The resulting flour makes the greatest bread. | 1positive
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This fryer stopped working in less than a month
Unfortunately I can not give this item a good review. I received it on December 8, 2010 and used it three times. When I turned it on December 19, 2010 the green indicator light did not come on and the oil did not heat. I pressed the reset button per the manufactuer instructions, still nothing. I am contacting T-Fal and hoping they will replace this item within a reasonable amount of time. Will post further on their customer service. Although T-Fal is a popular brand which I thought had a good reputation, I would not recommend this item. | 0negative
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Braun Electric Kettle
This is a great electric kettle. We drink a lot of tea & this works perfectly for very fast, very hot water. | 1positive
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Hot Falling Plaque And Dripping Glue...
We purchased two of the black 10 piece model (cast iron) of this fondue set for a party we were having. Although it did the job fine be warned that the "fondue" brass plaque that is featured on the side is glued on. Once the pot is heated the glue melts making the hot plaque fall off onto the table, then the melted glue will continue dripping down the side of the pot into the flame permeating the air with a burnt chemical smell. It is obvious that this product was not tested before going to market but on the bright side, the plaque is (in my opinion) ugly so the fondue pot looks better without it. FYI: After the pot cooled down I managed to get the remaining glue off by using a blow torch to heat up the glue then wiping it off with an old rag. | 0negative
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Couldn't Possibly Be Worse
This blender should have been called the "Mush Master." I don't believe a company could sell something that is worse at its purpose then Black and Decker did with this blender. It does a terrible job of blending - baby food would even be too much for it. The makers of this product obviously think people will look at the aesthetics and brand name and just assume this is a quality product. Don't be fooled, beauty is not skin deep! | 0negative
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Not "sateen" but heavy and like sandpaper.
I'm disappointed in the sheet set. Yes, they are well made and fit my King nicely. However, to me, "Sateen" means soft and silky sheets, especially with a 600 thread count. The set is not soft on the skin and feels more like sandpaper. I am going to try washing & drying them a dozen times to get to the "sateen" stage. | 0negative
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Great Rotisserie Oven!
This rotisserie oven create amazing, juicy meats perfect for family meals or for someone on a diet. It is easy to use and the results are delicious! | 1positive
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Poor quality of juice
I was considering buying this. Luckily a friend let me borrow his first. It is well made, heavy duty and worked well with all size citrus. I juiced a gallon of orange juice quickly and easily.I was ready to buy it. Then I drank the juice. There is was too much oil from the skin. I don't think you can use a press type juicer without getting citrus oil in your juice. I also really like a lot of pulp in my juice. With the juice press you get no pulp. I juiced the next half gallon with a reamer type juicer. It took a little longer but the quality of the juice, in my opinion, was way superior. | 0negative
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these knives are a joke
They are dull right out of the box. All you get that is worth a damn is the block and the steak knives. | 0negative
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Complete Waste of Money
I shouldn't have assumed that this would be cladded. How can a company like All Clad produce a $160 roasting pan without a sandwiched layer of aluminum to distribute the heat evenly. This is worthless for pan gravy! It is nothing more than a handled serving tray as far as I'm concerned, I am better off with an $30 aluminum roasting pan from a restaurant supply store. What an overrated piece of junk, for the price there is much better out there... I am disgusted by the arrogance of All Clad peddling this garbage! | 0negative
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Noisy 6 Qt Mixer
We've had a Kitchen Aid Mixer for years and have been pleased with it's performance. However, when we decided to "upgrade" to the 6 QT mixer we have been disappointed with the loud noise of the machine. Our son is a pastry chef and works in a University Kitchen and he provided perspective, informing us it's as loud as some of the school's kitchen large institutional mixers. The 6 Qt.Kitchen Aid is in our kitchen at home and the sound truly detracts from our using it. Surprised at Kitchen Aid and disappointed with the product. Something's not right with this model. | 0negative
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Sprung a Leak
It's a lovely tea kettle, but mine also started leaking where the spout is welded to the body. | 0negative
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Vanity Table and Bench
I bought the table and chair for my mother for Christmas and she is very hard to please - she loved it - the perfect table and bench for her room - scalped table with an oval mirror in off white with a pink pillow seat cover on the bench - | 1positive
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Easy to Read Scale
Wanted a scale that was not digital and easy to read. The Salter Professional fit the bill. Accurate, wide platform and looks good. Reasonably priced with Amazon's service make it a great buy. | 1positive
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So far, very pleased
This is heavier and more substantial than the previous under $20 retractable clothes dryer I had. Hoping it means it will last longer, too. The lines seem strong and I like how they're spaced apart. My only challenge was figuring out how to hang it. It comes with lag screws/lag bolts and requires a particular-size wrench/socket wrench. It didn't match any tool I had - must be metric. I had to hire a handyman to help install. | 1positive
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Awesome for my well.
I use this as my final Final filter for my whole house setup. The Price is awesome and the function is as good as the $35 GE Cartridge if not better! | 1positive
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Portable air conditioner
It arrived to my house broken. It was made very poorly and I would highly suggest not purchasing this item. | 0negative
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Will not order from this company again
Purchased silicone baking sheets for Christmas Presents. The were so dusty and dirty, I had to unpackage and wash each item before I could even wrap... | 0negative
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Lasted two years
My coffee maker has been acting rather strange lately, I keep setting it on auto, only to wake up and find it doing a self clean. Not my error either, this has been going on for a week. I am about to chuck it in the bin as I am a coffee freak and hate waking up to crappy coffee which has been going through the self clean cycle for I don't know how long. I thought this coffee maker would last for years since it is a good make and not exactly the cheapest around. Well I am off to research coffee makers, cheers! | 0negative
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Simple sharpener
I bought this as a simple way to keep my Global knives sharp. It will not put a factory edge back on the blade but it will keep them sharp and do so quite simply. | 1positive
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1 loaf and dead
Bought this unit for a gift for my mother-in-law she used it once, used it a second time and it did not work, tried the troubleshooting, called sunbeam their hours are only 8:30 to 3:00pst they are replacing the unit. | 0negative
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Nice glasses with a few minor exceptions
Overall these are nice looking glasses, and as another reviewer mentioned, the design really does make a difference; when I've expected I would have chipped the edge of the glass, it didn't chip because it is more rounded. Love that fact. The base is a good weight so I'm not so worried about tipping and spilling. Love that they hold a good capacity and because they are narrow, they take up little cabinet space. In fact, because they look smaller than my other glasses, I actually had to test it out and sure enough they hold the same amount of liquid as my older chipped glasses, and they do, but take up SO much less space than my old set. Only down sides I've found are that because they are narrow on top, when I place them in the dishwasher, unless I use the tines on the dishwasher rack, they easily tip over, and unfortunately the tines on my dishwasher don't really hold them up that well either. Not so much the water pressure that tips them, more so when I'm sliding the rack in or out. So I always have to make sure they are somewhat supported by other glasses that "hold their ground". Also, because they are so clear, with no design or etching or grooves in the glass, fingerprints and lip smudges are much more noticeable than on other glasses I've owned. So beverages look great placed on the table but lose their "glimmer" when actually used. But hey, they ARE dishes, so they DO get dirty. Also, I thought they are a bit pricey for glasses, but I'm still thinking about getting another set because I still like them despite the flaws. | 1positive
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Great coffeemaker
This is a fine coffeemaker with not a whole lot of bells and whistles. Makes a decent cup of coffee. The carafe keeps coffee hot and fresh. It is a bit on the flimsy side. All in all a good if not a bit too expensive coffeemaker. | 1positive
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Waste of money
This rod is one that you twist to a little longer than the correct length and then compress into the space. I twisted but when I compressed it to fit, it just pushed all the way together. There is no way that this can hold up anything -- not even itself. I have bought the same type from Walmart and was completely happy with them (used the same ones for years!). Guess I will go to WalMart because this one is in the trash!!!! | 0negative
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Absolutely the worst piece of junk
I am super disappointed with the Hoover. First use, the spin brushes broke and after awhile, the water stopped sucking, leaving the dirty water tank EMPTY and the carpet dry. After getting replacement brushes from Hoover, THE EXACT SAME THING HAPPENED AGAIN. Brushes broke while vacuuming. Do not buy this piece of junk. Wasted $100 and caused me many headaches. Furthermore, the vacuum is horrible at sucking and will stop using water after 1 use. Would NOT recommend! | 0negative
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Will it keep for life
This is a press that I will keep until I lose. The stainless steel container is well made and much sturdier than the glass ones. Even when it is empty you can feel the weight of it and tell that it wasn't made cheaply with plastic parts. The actual filter part is good with a stainless steel plunger and wire mesh. The 12 oz serving size is perfect for making a cup of coffee for myself. | 1positive
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An excellent product!
We're very pleased with our new coffee maker. The machine is very easy to fill with water and coffee, and it makes delicious coffee. The insulated carafe keeps the coffee warm for hours without "cooking" it, so the coffee still tastes fresh after an hour or more. I am especially happy with how easy it is to clean the machine. There's an inner plastic cone that holds the #4 paper filter; it pops right out to dump the grounds and rinses clean. Then the basket that holds the plastic cone slides off easily too, and the mouth of the stainless steel carafe is wide enough to clean with a standard dish washing brush - it rinses clean too. An excellent product! | 1positive
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Awesome Coat Rack!!!!
I just received this coat rack and was MORE than pleased. I always wanted a coat rack BUT never had a place for one. In my new apt I have a good sized hallway and this "easy to put together coat rack" is just perfect for my hallway and a great spot for friends to hang a coat (NO more a need to throw coats over the back of my kitchen chairs) It is solid and looks nice. Anyone who is looking for a coat stand/rack I would recomend.. AND if you didn't want the black color you could paint it to match any decor.. I give it a thumbs up x 10.. | 1positive
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Useless
Don't buy this alarm clock! This CD alarm clock was a huge disappointment for me.Things I like about this clock:1. Big snooze button2. Styling is decentThings I hate about this clock:1. Illegible in the dark -- the portions of the display AROUND the numbers are so bright that there isn't enough contrast between the "background" and the numbers. As a result, the numbers are illegible at night.2. Blindingly bright in the dark -- Even on the "dim" setting, the display will blind you if you try to view it in the dark.3. The labels for the various alarm settings (on, off, auto, buzzer) are misaligned with the slider switch that controls them. When you adjust the switch to the "on" position, the alarm is actually off. When you adjust the switch to the "off" position, the alarm is actually on "auto", etc. A nightmare.4. The alarm functions are ridiculously complicated to set. Want to wake up to the sound of your favorite CD? Be sure to keep handy the owner's manual to remind you of the seven-step procedure you need to follow to set the alarm to play a CD.Not worth the money. Not worth any money, in fact. It's on its way to the Salvation Army. | 0negative
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Cheap price but exceptionally poor quality
If you just want rather low-end sheets, then you might as well buy them for a similar price from a local discounter such as Walmart etc. The reason many of us buy sheets from Amazon is to get a high-end product at a reasonable/attractive price. If that describes you, these sheets are NOT for you. With all that polyester thrown in, these sheets are really no different from cheap 200TC sheets you might have seen at your local discounter. If you do still order these, rest assured that you are ordering from a store with one of the best customer service around. | 0negative
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Could be better
Well reading some of the other feedback, they were right. Very thin. I bought them to make a duvet cover for my friend and for the price they are ok. You can see through the material. Very hard to sew. They washed well. Sense I used the flat sheets I now have two fitted and four pillow cases I have no idea what to do with. | 0negative
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Ceramic wheels wear unevenly creating poor edge
After having this sharpener for a little less than a year I've found that the ceramic wheels develop ridges after time, which prevents the blade from getting good contact, which means very poor sharpening. To make matters worse, the plastic axle on the "Fine" wheel snapped, making the sharpener totaly useless. This after "babying" the unit since it's purchase, as I wasn't really impressed with the construction to start with. Other sharpeners (those with diamond-coated wheels) may prove more useful. | 0negative
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Poor quality
I purchased this frame along with another by the same company that has a darker frame and gold highlights. When I received this frame in the mail, it had 2 cracks in the frame on diagonal corners. Paint was quite glossy, not what I was expecting. The paint finish made the product appear cheap rather than classy. The other frame (which I also reviewed as poor quality, shipped damage) was in worse condition, and more expensive. As I recommended on the other product, don't waste your money on this frame, and instead look for something of much nicer quality if you plan to frame something nice. | 0negative
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Needed frames to hang my associate's degrees
Did the trick. My associate's degrees fit right inside and look great hanging above my desk. I am very happy with my purchase. | 1positive
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NICE PRODUCT
LOVE THE FACT THAT IT HAS TEMPERATURE CONTROL AND LOOKS VERY NICE SITTING ON COUNTER | 1positive
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Kitchen Aid 9 Speed pro hand mixer
The mixer works well,I like the slow start feature.The weld points on the beaters look ok.I only wish the company could have made the hand hold with rounded edges where the speed indicator is located. The supplier shipped the product quickly & tucked in a note inside requesting I contact them if I couldn't give them 5*s.I liked that the shipper would take time to right any problem they could. I am happy with the mixer & the supplier.Robin | 1positive
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Not That Special
Hinge leaks at top, base is very narrow for its height. Disappointed. | 0negative
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great
pan - it cleans so well, lots of times these types of pans get marks that cannot be cleaned, not this one it is great. | 1positive
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Fell apart immediately
This rack is very flimsy. The rods pop out constantly. I tried gluing them back in but they just do not hold. And I tried only hanging a few items at a time, usually my 6 year old's clothes, and could not get this rack to stay together. I do not recommend this at all. Complete waste of my money. | 0negative
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Don't Waste Your Money!
The "Leak Proof Liner" is not "leak proof." If you are keeping a bottle in your cooler, there WILL come a day when one of the bottles will leak. And when it does, the fluid will leak behind the liner and through the bottom of the tote onto whatever surface you have it placed on. Plus, the cooler does not keep items cool as long as it says it should. In the case of this product, it truly is false advertising. There are better products out there! Please don't waste your money on a Baby Innovations/California Innovations product! | 0negative
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Motor burned up
I enjoyed this mill. The price was good and the grinding was acceptable. Its small footprint and good capacity were also in its favor. Unfortunately after owning it for less than 2 months it started making a strange noise and smoke started to come out of the motor. Needless to say I disposed of it immediately. It would have been too much hassle to try to get it replaced under warranty considering the low price. I cannot recommend this product. | 0negative
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Leaking after 1 year of use
This one leaks when it brews. It leaks a cup of water out of the back whenever I brew coffee. | 0negative
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Not pleased.
I thought it was a knockoff. I lost three dollars to send it back. I hope I can save you time and trouble. | 0negative
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Chef Pepin 4-slice Toaster
We have had this product for a month and are very satisfied with it overall. It is stylish and toasts to perfection. It is well made and has many features. We recommend it highly. | 1positive
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memory foam topper
I could have given this 5-starts or even 3-stars and still been accurate. I am replacing the old memory foam after several years because it no longer bounces back. The old foam was more dense and held the hand print impression and was the same thickness. This is different and doesn't seem like memory foam compared to the first mattress topper. Some of the reviewers said it was hard to turn over, or they sunk down into the foam. I didn't sink or have trouble rolling but did slightly have that sensation with the first topper. This seems more like a softer block of regular foam. My bed is a platform with a 4" block of medium foam and needs something softer on the top. The first foam topper made it very soft, and this one is just a little softer block of foam. If all you need is something a little softer than what you have now,this will work. Didn't have the extreme odor problem, but it did have a plastic odor. Laid it out over the patio furniture outside all day and brought it in the house the second day and it was fine. It was a little short around the edges but the trick is to gently pull it from the middle to the sides while on the bed to stretch is out. This takes two people. I would have liked it softer and more spongy like the first one, but it works and does what I want, make it a softer place to sleep. | 1positive
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Curtain rods - pewter
Excellent price and value for the item that matches beautifully all the other items in the guest bathroom. It is sturdy and does the task of protecting the shower and bathroom perfectly. | 1positive
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KitchenAid 6-quart mixer
This is the best mixer on market today. I believe that any model of KitchenAid mixer has been the best for many years. I own one for over 30 years now, it works just as well as it did 30 years ago. I do purchase KitchenAid mixer as a gift a lot, I think it's the best gift you can give. | 1positive
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Fit the bill
Wanted a good meat fork and that's what this is. Nothing spectacular, just a good meat fork at a good price. | 1positive
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finish on inside seams are peeling already
I was very pleased initially with the pan- I bought it along with the 2 loaf pans. I don't bake alot and I don't think i've used it more than 8 times so far. The inside is peeling already in the inside seams- I called Cuisinart (800 726- 0190)because it's supposed to be a lifetime guarantee. They were courteous but they wanted me to send the pan at my expense...hope the loaf pans hold up better than the 9 inch pan. | 0negative
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norpro food mill
This is the most worthless product I have had the misfortune of purchasing. I did not buy it at Amazon, rather a hardware store. I can't even get it back together after using it. It definitely was not built for tomatoes. The price is outrageous for a little piece of stainless steel. Will see about getting my money back. Don't bother contacting the company, they are of no help. | 0negative
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Not real impressed
It only holds a charge for 5 minutes which is about enough time to clean up two spots or so. It is good to keep on hand for a quick clean up of a small spill but that is about it. | 0negative
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food processor
I had a walmart model and took it back because it left big chunks of cabbage when I tried to shredfor cole slaw. It is not as good as the Hamilton Beach food processor I had for over 20 years. It is the best one I found on the market today. Amazon is the best price I found as well. | 1positive
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Lasted one week
This electric water pot lasted for one week of use. Some metal internal part started to show rust which was bad enough, but then the cheap and flimsy plastic cracked due to the heat and I had to throw this away. At least it only cost me $10, but still, products this bad should not be made in the first place. | 0negative
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Great waffles but needs an audlible "done" signal
I had the GE version of this waffle maker for about 30 years before it finally needed to be replaced. I seriously debated about buying the B&D version because it doesn't have a bell or other audible "done" signal. I went with it anyway because the waffles have always been great and they are nice and big. I have no regrets about buying it, but I sure wish I didn't have to keep close by in order to know that the waffles are ready to come out. If it had a bell, I'd give it Five Stars. | 1positive
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Sea Mist not bleach-safe!!!
I purchased 2 Navy bath sheets and hand towels and 2 Sea Mist bath sheets and hand towels. The navy colored towels were bleached and still look great, but the sea mist towels came out of the wash all splotchy and, well, bleached-looking. I am not sure if this was a bad dye lot, so I have a return on the Sea Mist towels pending with Amazon - I will update the post when/if a refund is finalized. As for the towels themselves (bleach issue aside) they are extremely soft and fluffy and very absorbent (after about 3-4 washes to get all of the lint/fuzz out of them and to get them to their maximum fluffiness and softness.) I really like the towels but wish I didn't have to deal with the apparent defective nature of this lot of Sea Mist. | 1positive
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Essentially Useless after 6 months use.
I would not buy this vacuum if I had to do it again. I had the same problem that other customers reported with the roller getting stuck. Even after checking to make sure there is no hair caught up in it, it still doesn't budge. I went over a carpet patch where there was a small but visible ball of dog hair lying loose on top of the carpet and even after going back and forth over it MANY times not a single bit of it was picked up by this vacuum. Plus, each time I use it I spend(waste) an absurd amount of time cleaning every filter, the roller and even unscrewing the base to clean it out = hoping it will result in greater suction but the performance has still been declining since the first use. These are the reasons this vacuum is cheap, but if it only lasts for six months before losing all suction I think you'd get more for your money by saving up for a more expensive vacuum that lasts. | 0negative
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Wow! I'm surprised!
I own a Gaggia Titanium Super Automatic espresso machine, which is awesome and very easy to use. However, the steam wand stopped working (after only 6 months!) and I needed to send it in for repair. The thought of being without coffee for an indefinite period (or having to spend $3-5 per coffee each day - yikes!) had me a little freaked out. So, I bought the De'Longhi BAR32 Retro Espresso Machine to fill the void. I was skeptical at first because it is such a small and inexpensive machine. The Gaggia, with all its bells and whistles, is a tank compared to this one. Anyway, I was pleasantly surprised by the performance of the machine. It heats up very quickly (if you listen closely, you can actually hear the water boiling in the tank), it is very user friendly and doesn't take up too much space. I prefer using fresh ground espresso, but my husband is too lazy at 5 am, so I ordered the Lavazza Gran Crema pods since the machine is ESE compatible. This machine makes very consistently delicious coffee either way. The crema, heart and body of each shot is beautiful! The steam wand is amazing. I never would have expected so much power to come from such a small machine. The milk heats very quickly and you are left with a beautiful, thick foam for either a cappuccino or latte. In a previous life, I worked for Starbucks and this little machine still impresses me. You don't have to do anything while steaming other than paying attention to your temperature and milk level. Other reviewers stated that they had problems from the start, but I have absolutely no complaints. As long as you keep the machine clean, rinse the group head after each use, ensure the water tank is full, allow enough time to preheat (never more than 5 minutes), and follow the instructions, you will love the finished product. I think I will continue to use this machine intermittently even when my Gaggia is returned. | 1positive
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yea, too much hype
As some have stated this juicer has received too much hype. I have a green power juicer also. I based the purchase of the JFE on all the great reviews. In my experience it is not all THAT. As some others have stated it will throw stuff all over the place if you are not careful about keeping the top of the chute covered at ALL time, especially when you are putting stuff in it. It will also throw chunks of stuff into the collector bin that should have been juiced. You will find chunks of stuff in your juice as well and the juice itself is very pulpy. If I want whole food juice I'll use my Blendtec HP3. For me its a must to use a strainer or cheesecloth to get an acceptable end product. Its also loud. Maybe not as loud as my Blendtec but close. The JFE is also very large and not that easy to clean. Yes, most parts rinse fairly easily without scrubbing but the screen is rather difficult to get clean. Yes, it juices very quickly and can juice a lot of items fast, but to me all the other issues offset any positives offered. I'll be returning this one. | 0negative
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