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Ordering my second one!
I give this grinder a 5 star rating because it delivers a decent grind. I am NOT using it for anything but my electric drip coffee maker. I use a coarse grind, yes there is some dust, but it's just not an issue for me. All I wanted was a grinder that would grind my beans fresh for a good cup of coffee. I use quality beans and have never seen a bean come through unground.This machine carries an 18 month warranty. I have had mine for about 5 or 6 years and it finally has died. I could buy parts for the part on mine that has broken, but after this amount of time, I am treating myself to a new one.Yes it's pretty loud, that doesn't bother me and if it did, I'd just set it, turn it on and leave the room!This will be my second Cuisinart DMB-8 Burr Mill. I have been totally satisfied with my first one and look forward to another 5 years of freshly ground coffee. Just hope it comes soon, because if it doesn't I'll have to rely on my blade grinder because I just won't buy ground coffee!!If you just want a good, inexpensive grinder, don't hesitate. This one is a bargain at the price. I will say that Amazon has really upped the SRP figure. This grinder sells for $49.95 or so on the cuisinart site. They do charge over $8 shipping, so buying from Amazon still makes sense, but don't be thinking you will be saving $50 +... | 1positive
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Natural bamboo placemats
This is a very good purchase for bamboo lovers. Its a good quality product and well made, not at all flimsy and cheap. The shade of bamboo is natural for those who might mistake it as white from the pictures. These look great on my natural wood dining table and compliment any blue or green dinnerware well. | 1positive
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Too bad!
We ordered these thinking they would compare to 2 chairs we already have. After putting them together they both wobbled but one of them was so bad we couldn't even sit on it. After several emails and several weeks we finally got a new leg sent to us. It is a little better but still wobbles. We are so disappointed in them that we are just looking for new chairs. I would never recommend them to anybody. I wish we never ordered them! | 0negative
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Original pocket Coil pillows were THE BEST!
I agree with at least other two reviewers who said that the original version of this pillow was better. I purchased the original version in 2007 and liked the pillows very much. I decided to replace these pillows earlier this year. I bought two new pocket coil pillows in March (2009) and already in Sept 2009, the pillows are worn out. The current version of the Beautyrest pocket coil pillows is of poor quality and probably explains why they are on clearance. Save your money and don't buy these pillows. | 0negative
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Pretty Great
Five months in and this topper is still working great. My girlfriend and I both love it. Just soft enough to be comfortable but not too soft to be unsupportive, and I get a great night's sleep on it. Recommended. | 1positive
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Love it. Like it...would buy another one if I could afford it.
The ONLY thing that I don't like about this product is it's price. I wish the smaller one was not so $$$. I would buy it in a heartbeat if it was. | 1positive
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Chocolate Brown Set
I really love this comforter set. I read a couple of reviews before I purchased it, so I knew what to expect. It's not too big and fluffy, which is fine for me because I'd rather wash it myself than send it to the dry cleaners. It's very soft and comfortable and I complimented it with some nice throw pillows, so it looks awesome. | 1positive
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Extremely pleased with service and products...
I use a walking staff for stability and protection; ordered one and tips for another of my staffs. The tips are good quality, fit well and are wearing very well.The staff I bought is beautiful. Straight and just the right amount of branches to make it very cool looking when I complete the finish on it. Light weight and very sturdy; I am very pleased.Fast delivery and service, a slight error occured but it was my fault, not theirs. Products are as described and a great value. I will definitely be doing business with these folk again.The link below is the company; go to their website for a greater selection.ASPEN WALKING STICK | 1positive
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Use your money wisely and get a better skimmer.
I've used this skimmer for about 3 months now. I have finally given up and ordered a different brand. This skimmer has been erratic and unreliable at best. It produces practically no skimmate. | 0negative
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This is Fantastic!
I love this Magnetic Knife Storage Bar. I now have all my knives off of my counter. I got rid of my butcher's block. The knives are on the wall within easy reach and look great. I highly recommend this product. | 1positive
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Dyson DC14 Full Kit Refurb
I received this vacuum 2 days later and got it out of the box and immediately started sweeping. I had to empty the canister just after a couple of rooms. It does great, the option to turn off the roller brush for bare floors is perfect! The hose did come loose that takes the dirt from the sweeper to the canister, but I hooked it back up tightly and it hasn't gave me any problems since. Perfect vac for any type of house! You can even use it for your car | 1positive
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You get what you pay for!
Please, don't waste your time it is not routered right, parts wont fit, patches in wood not sanded and then painted over with a spray on finish. Had to call after recieving the coat rack and they just sent me another one and told me to try to get one good one out of the two. After getting the replacement the color stain didn't match and the new one they sent was routerd worse than the first, so I had to sand the tounges on the tounge and groove part to make any of the legs fit into the grooves. A couple of day's ago the cat knocked it over and it broke into several pieces, ON A CARPETED FLOOR!! JUNK!!! JUNK!! JUNK!! it is not worth 50 cents. | 0negative
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Excellent mat for Ashtanga/Power Yoga
I tried several other mats and this is by far the best. It's extremely cushiony and stays firmly gripped to the floor. I still haven't managed to "break in" the surface so that the protective (and slippery) film disappears, but I use a Yogitoes towel on top and I'm now slip free! | 1positive
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Worth the Price
Works great if you can "idle" or have an Inverter. Great purchase for a Pro Driver. Purchased with Kooltron Cooler. GREAT investment. | 1positive
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mezzaluna review
i had hoped this would work as a replacement for my ancient ulu, a one bladed curved knife, however the two blades don't work anywhere near as well as my single blade. Food gets stuck between the blades constantly! if the blades bowed outward a bit then food might not get stuck. I have tried a few different foods but so far I haven't found anything that doesn't get caught between the blades. also the case is next to impossible to get back onto the blades.I am going to stay with my single bladed one. | 0negative
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USELESS! Waste of Money
How disappointing. The other reviewers say it all. Way way overpriced. I have always loved Emile Henry products and haven't minded paying the price for them, but these are way out of line. I can't believe Amazon is selling these. Not up to their standards in my opinion. | 0negative
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Doesn't work at all
I received this a/c, installed it according to all the directions step by step and waited for the moment of cold air when I turned it on. And waited. And waited. And waited. The book said the a/c would run for 3 minutes before cold air blew in, but after 15 minutes all the thing did was hum. Then it stopped and nothing. I am returning this for a full refund; I found a window unit locally that cost less and is energy star rated. Works better, too. Circut city, $135. | 0negative
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Bad Coffee, Bad Machine!
This Machine worked for only 4 months before it leaked all the water. Even when it was working the coffee always tasted like plastic. Don't waste your money and choose something else. | 0negative
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Works for me
Bought this to replace an earlier version (that I dropped). Works great. Easy to slide in and out. Fills faster than my old one. Seems to be a lighter weight that my first model. Only had it for a week, so no problems to report. | 1positive
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The Giver and censorship
Censorship represents the amount of confidence a society feels. When a society feels threatened they will attack the ideas in books before the ideas attack the society. The Giver by Lois Lowry is number 14 on a list of 100 books that were reported by the American Library Association to be the most frequently challenged books from 1990-1999. Some of the books this list should be banned, but some of them are not that bad. The giver stresses that a perfect world is one without books for enjoyment. This book also has some suggestive material that I felt was very scary. In conclusion, books aren't great for all readers. | 0negative
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this sucks and not in a good way
I live in a 2 story house and thought it would be a good idea to have 2 vaccums- one on each floor. I just needed a cheapie for upstairs as the brunt of the dirt is downstairs. With it being an "upstairs only" vac I expected it to last forever...not the case, it only lasted *maybe* 15 uses. The attachments fall off with any slight bump, dirt and hair become trapped above the canister making a huge mess with every emptying. It leaves hairball deposits with every other pass so I would have to go over the same area several times to pick up all the fuzzies getting left behind. I just accepted it as "you get what you pay for" until the last time I used it something snapped inside and black smoke came pouring out the front. I would never buy this again even if it was $10, the frustration and aggravation is not worth it! | 0negative
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Not great
While a good value. Nowhere until you open the box does it tell you that it is going to off gas for a couple days. A purifier shouldn't off gas that strong it is meant to clean the air. Also I found the fan on the lowest setting to be louder than other purifiers and you could almost here it rotate. | 0negative
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Worthless
How worthless? Let me count the ways, unless you are a child, the fit does not fit. This is not an electrical device and you are only allowed to use hot tap water, about a cup's worth, so there is no steam. Save yourself a bit of money and have a hot cup of tea, it will surely produce more steam than this ill-conceived gizmo. | 0negative
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Poor Packaging and Damaged Product
I order the 12 quart oval roaster on March 31, 2008. I received it a few days earlier, however, when I unpacked it, I noticed the side was broken - I mean a large chunk was out. Not surprised though, given that it came in a box with no packing cushion at all. I sent it back and asked for a replacement. A few days later I received the replacement... It was also broken. The packaging is not designed for shippment. Save your money, buy something else. Oh, and the alligator that they show on the lid in the picture is not on the actual product.... | 0negative
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High hopes but disappointed
I bought the blue color of these towels for our guest bathroom. They would not be used regularly and I thought that I had gotten a great deal. After the first washing, as per the washing instructions, the edges were shredded. I also noticed that there are orange and white splotches on the towels and now attempt to creatively hide all the damage. These are not very soft either, so don't be fooled by the description. I love Amazon but regret this purchase. | 0negative
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Not really an ice shot glass.
You have to serve the shot with the plastic container. In other words, you cannot have a shot glass made of ice only. Pity. | 0negative
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Thank whatever heigher deity you may believe in for this bed...
My family bought this bed about eight(?) years ago to use when guests came over, however when we moved to a house with a guest bedroom we banished it to the basement to hang out with my 4th grade art projects and baby clothes for the rest of eternity.That is, until now. I recently rented a furnished apartment and the mattress that came with the place is horrendous. Even with a mattress pad I could not get comfortable- every night was like that story the Princess and the Pea. I finally had enough and borrowed this from my parents while at home last weekend. What a delight! I no longer dread going to sleep and don't wake up feeling like someone danced the cha-cha on my back. I've only had to refill it for about 10 seconds between uses since I like a really firm mattress.One thing I would note is that the slanted part near the head is not slanted enough to act as a pillow. Unless you want a crick in your neck (or your guests') you should provide your own. Also, if you have tall guests you may want to invest in the queen. I'm 5'7 and my feet are only about an inch away from the end of the bed. Not a problem if you don't mind your toes hanging over the end, mine just get cold when that happens.Rating of four stars because I remember we brought it on vacation a few years ago because one of our hotels didn't have queen beds available. My dad was less than pleased with it (may have been the length, he's 6'0) and I remember waking up with a slightly sore back. That said, it was much better than sleeping on the floor! | 1positive
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REPLACEMENT BEATERS
I ORDERED THESE BEATERS IN HOPES THAT THEY WOULD FIT A SUNBEAM MIXMASTER THAT MY MOTHER IN LAW OWNS, THEY DID NOT FIT AND SO I RETURNED THEM WITH A NOTE TO THE COMPANY OF THE MODEL NUMBER AND ASKED THEM TO CONTACT ME TO SEE IF THEY COULD HELP WITH ANOTHER SET OF REPLACEMENT BEATERS. NEVER HEARD A WORD FROM THEM. | 0negative
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Perfect for a small kitchen!
My old toaster didn't toast evenly and my old microwave took too long; together they took up more than twice the space this oven does. Switching out the trays is easier than I hoped it would be, and the toasting tray actually rotates for perfect toasting! The microwave won't heat as fast as a full size, but the features are better than you usually get with a lower wattage. Make sure you run the toaster for a while to burn off all the chemicals before you use it to cook anything. It does toast top and bottom. The only annoyance I have found is that you can't set exact times in increments of anything but a minute. I did a lot of research before purchasing this for my tiny studio apartment, and I believe I made the best choice possible. | 1positive
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Excellent Customer Service
I purchased a coffee table that was out of stock. They found a replacement for me at the same price that works beautifully (I would have picked it first, had I seen it). They went out of their way to communicate with me about the problem and acknowledge my response. The table arrived far sooner than I was expecting and the price is very reasonable. I highly recommend Cross County Furniture and will use them again in the future. | 1positive
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Great while it lasted
We received this kettle as a wedding gift 2.5 years ago and I guess we were one of the lucky ones because it lasted so long. Woke up yesterday and found a pool of water, went to Amazon to look into a replacement and when reading the reviews, we have to agree with virtually all of the other reviewers who mention that the unit will eventually leak from the base of the unit. I guess we should count ourselves lucky that out unit lasted more than the average 6 months that others are reporting. We will be looking for an alternative as $60 is too much to spend on this kettle which doesn't even have a part which can be replaced. | 0negative
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DO NOT BUY IT!!!!!!
DO NOT BUY IT!!!!!!Worked for about 3 weeks and then stopped. | 0negative
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Not Happy
I am in CA and ordered 2 of these sets for my family on the east coast. They are very unhappy with the quality and they do not come close to $1,000 mattresses as advertised. There are two parts to this set. The mattress is not all the way through the top portion and the bottom part is made out of cardboard with no box springs. | 0negative
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Love it!
The perfect size for cooking up a stirfry and so easy to clean. I couldn't ask for more especially for the price. Great quality and has a nice weight to it. | 1positive
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Elegant design, lasts less than two years
I spent over a hundred dollars on this coffee maker and originally gave it an excellent review. I was sooooooo wrong.After about a year the lid on the carafe clogged up so water could not pass through it (big mess). I finally fixed that, but two months later the water reservoir became clogged up, so not all the water could flow through, giving us coffee that was too strong with several ounces of water left in the reservoir. THEN the whole thing began to leak from the back. I love spending Sunday mornings mopping the kitchen floor, don't you?I've been researching coffee makers all weekend as a replacement for this unit (and remember, I spent $120.00 on this attractive piece of junk less than TWO years ago). I find complaint after complaint about coffee makers in general--I can't find a decent recommendation!Sorry to complain, but what happened to pride of workmanship? These machines must be tested by their manufacturers, so I can only conclude that the companies that make them don't give a darn (edited) about the products that they make. Thank goodness for FEEDBACK.Don't buy this. It's a nice looking coffee maker, but after about a year it's worthless. | 0negative
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Great Measuring Cup
You can depend upon pyrex to give you a great product. Use this cup for measuring all the time. | 1positive
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It's a $25 sweeper for crying out loud
There are a lot of reviews on here about the handle coming apart. Yes it does seem to work itself loose in the short week that I've owned it. But for Pete's sake it's a $25 push sweeper. If you're looking for a really durable product get a Dyson or a Hoover power vacuum. You should expect to get what you pay for.That aside, this thing does a great job of picking up the smallest debris around your house. Don't feel like getting out your vacuum and plugging it in then connecting needed adapter to get to that hard to reach spot? Just pull this out of the closet instead and knock out that crumb mess in your living room. This little vacuum gets those easy jobs that you don't want to go to a lot of effort for. Get it. If you've got an issue with the vacuum handle, take the suggestions on here and add some electrical tape or some carpet tape to hold it on. I just remember to check the handle whenever I get it out of the closet. | 1positive
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Not quite impressed.
I was expecting a fondue pot. This was merely 2 cheap metal cups in a cheap warmer. Not impressed. | 0negative
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Far from safe!
Safety mirror....I don't think so! My family was in a wreck yesterday due to a deer running into the side of our car. The impact of the airbag broke the SafeFit mirror and actually sent a piece of mirror flying toward my son. Thankfully my 7 month old son and the rest of my family was okay! This company will definitely be hearing from this mama! | 0negative
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Well made and convenient
Good for quick snacks, small meals, a dorm, or even traveling. The food tastes 3X better than what comes out of a microwave, and is much healthier than fast food. You can do just about every type of cooking with it. Saves wear and tear on the stove and clean-up is easy. Overall a very good value for the money. | 1positive
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best can opener
This can opener is the best I've owned. Easy on the hands, efficient on the cans. | 1positive
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Great little machine
My employer purchased this toaster oven for our break room. I liked it so much I bought it for my home. I haven't owned a toaster oven in years but was impressed at the functionality of this one. It not only toasts bread & bagels to perfection, but is specially design to accommodate a small pizza or other round item because of the half moon cutout in the back. There is a nice tray you can slip on the bottom for easy cleanup of crumbs. It bakes up to 450 degrees. There are several sets of racks and trays and a broil pan. This is so worth the money! | 1positive
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Works like a charm
We purchased this as a replacement for a regular coffeemaker with a glass carafe. The coffee stays very hot throughout the entire two hour holding period and it helps the coffee retain its flavor. The dispensing mechanism allows us to dispense into paper cups as well as into regular mugs or travel mugs. The footprint is slightly smaller than a traditional coffee machine and it looks very nice on the countertop. We recommend this product. | 1positive
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Fantastic!
This is a fantastic addition to my kitchen. It very nice looking and makes the best pot of coffee I've had in years. Easy to clean and keeping the shine doesn't seem like it's going to be a problem. I just ordered the cream and sugar set to go with it. I've been through 3 coffee makers in the past three years and they just seem to fall apart. That is not going to happen with this great pot.Now, it doesn't keep coffee hot for nearly as long as I will often let it set but it does stay hot for much longer than the usual glass press. I also found that if I just toss a dish towel over it that it will stay hotter a bit longer. Then it's a good habit not to make more than you intend to drink in a two hour period. | 1positive
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Horrible for Delivering of Cupcakes
So I bought this w/out thinking. I was in need of a mini cupcake carrier. I bake mccakes to monthly wine tasting. the 3 things that this product is suppose to do is protect the cake items u caring and it doesn't. All the mmcakes do is fall over and get destroyed. It's still it great condition, but I've had it to long and don't have the receipt. Wilton, come on I thought you were better then that! I give it 0 stars, to continue I had to rate it. | 0negative
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Love it!
I've had this Dish Rack for a few months now and I am happy I got it, it works extremely well, I have a drying pad underneath it and it can hold a lot of stuff. A lot of people complain about the cup holders, I've had no problems with it, I just make sure I put some dishes on it first so they can hold the weight of the cups and it works wonders. I wish it came with a silverware holder but i still give it 5 stars without it, I like it that much. | 1positive
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Pass on this one.
Ok, I don't like to be too critical, but I suggest that you pass on this one. I just bought a house with one of those doors that have that crazy side window (same lenght of door) that just invites anyone to come and look inside your house, so I needed something for privacy. I bought one of theseOak Finish Wood Hall Tree Style Coat Hat Rack Standand it didn't work too well with keeping prying eyes away, so I decided to get something that could look nice and stick. So I looked at the reviews and looked at some other similar products and reviews and decided on this one. I was so excited to get it especially based on such great reviews and also pictures. I followed all directions, measured and cut and used the device they included to smooth it onto each glass pane. Also note, that I cleaned each pane and allowed to dry just before application. It looked pretty from the inside (where I applied each piece) if you stand at least 10 feet away, but from the outside looking at it, it looks like cheap plastic stuck on the glass with bubbles in it ( note: that I didn't everything to get those bubbles out and followed the directions to the T). Also from the side where it is stuck the sides don't stick properly and so curl and every now and again I have to smooth it back in. I intend to get blinds in the near future to replace these as I don't find them very appealing. I am actually ashamed to have people over because it looks so cheap. | 0negative
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Lots of work made easy
The strainer-grinder works magic. We have a large tomato crop each year ( 15-20 bush)and put up many jars of salsa and sauce. This device makes hours into minutes. | 1positive
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I wouldn't recommend
The blender jar leaks and the motor is breaking down after less than a year. Don't over use it and rarely crush ice. I think it's overpriced. | 0negative
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As Advertised
This was exactly as advertised. It is a quality product, well made and packaged well so as not to break. | 1positive
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i love this skillet
what I like most about it is that I am able to use very little oil for sauteing, and I can use it in the oven for making steaks! | 1positive
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Perfect hamper bag!
This is a great bargain. This bag is made very well and is a good size for handling. It is perfect for sorting like items together and a breeze to carry direct to the washer, unzip and throw into the washer. I think this could be used in a child's room for stuffed animals and little toys - I sure wish I had had several of these when my kids were little. | 1positive
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Hamilton Beach 6-slice Toaster and Convection Oven
Very pleased with this oven. I have had several in the past. The Black and Decker was too small and was just a toaster oven. My Welbuilt was both but it stopped heating aftr 6 months. I love that this one is black like my other kitchen appliances and that it is larger than the other ones I have had. I love to use the toaster oven and the convection oven daily to prepare meals and save on the usage of my large oven. It saves on the utilities. The price was a great price also. I believe anyone would love this oven as I do. It is great! | 1positive
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Roomba junkyard!
It's just like a page out of Sanford and Son; we've got Roomba and Scooba parts all over the place. It's a veritable iRobot junkyard!The hobbyists at iRobot apparently do not have the time or interest to support test and maintenance, they're too busy designing the next generation of highly vulnerable little thinking machines to worry about the bugs they've left behind.Maybe a good book on mechanotechnology would help, or maybe it's already too late. I am told that some new 'backers' entered the ball-game when it appeared that iRobot was on the ropes. A little fresh money produced the newest model but that too is falling apart. The people who second source the Roomba batteries are now starting to second source the Roombas themselves.It is a pity, but I suspect that iRobot will soon be no more. | 0negative
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A Lemon
I bought this great looking toaster back in June of 2006. I first noticed that it toasted darker on one side (when not on the bagel setting), but I was willing to overlook that "problem". After just a few months of use, the lever pops up after a few seconds and I have to push it back down 2 or 3 more times in order for it to toast my bread. Back to West Bend it goes! | 0negative
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Static and mechanical noise mar a good clock radio
I tried this one because the display on the otherwise great Aiwa FR-CD3000 was unreadable in the dark. The Timex (a clock maker) has a great display. However, the FM reception is weak. I got too much hiss, in a location the Aiwa and a very cheap radio had no hiss. Also, the startup and stopping of the CD motor was annoying, especially if you have chosen a track at the far end. Finally, there was no timed "snooze" when using a CD. The cd would play all the way to the end. There is a timed snooze with the radio. | 0negative
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Rice cooker
LOVE THIS! Makes rice so easy. I purchase another for a gift.Recommend to anyone that loves rice! | 1positive
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slow shipping and "lacking" a part
two main complaints1) it seems there is a hole in the rear "cross" bar of the boat for a "sail" or other vertical piece... but no item comes in the box and there is no piece to order (see the 26" version for what the post/ sail should look like. This "missing" piece significantly reduces the beauty of the boat and therefore now looks like it has a missing piece2) the vendor eKitron was VERY slow in shipping... I paid the extra cost for expedited shipping (cost ~$25) and they still took 7 days to ship! (and never provided me with a tracking number). When I called to check on the status and ask for a tracking number, they only had an answering maching and did not return the message.Lacquer Sashimi Serving Boat 17 in. | 0negative
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Exactly what I was looking for
Rival isn't usually known as a high-end brand, and this was to be a birthday present. BUT, it was the ONLY fondue pot I could find that didn't have a Teflon lining. The linings all sound like good ideas until the fondue forks start to scratch them. | 1positive
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Normal Rolling Pin, Abnormally Stupid Packaging
It's hard to screw up a wooden rolling pin, but the guy's at Good Cook figured out how with the packaging. They glued the company logo to a wooden rolling pin. With a rather sticky glue at that. So, enjoy a good 2-3 min of hard scrubbing after you purchase followed by the fear of glue residue all over your food; or just buy another product. | 0negative
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Not sure about this
I'm not sure if it's just me, but I can't get this thing to work. I've tried various sized grapefruits and haven't been successful. I might be expecting too much from this tool. | 0negative
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DIED
When I first received my coffee maker it made a decent cup of coffee, worked quickly and was easy to clean. Then after about 1 month of making 1 or 2 cups a day it died. no light, nothing. Being a curious and having a technical background I disassembled mine and discovered that it has 2 thermal fuses in the heating element circuitry in contact with the heating tube. These are to prevent overheating and a possible fire hazard. I have read several reviews where owners have stated that the coffee maker turns on by itself, which, if there was no water in the coffee maker and it had no fuses, would be a definite fire hazard. One of these fuses in mine was blown and they're not replaceable. I'm guessing that it turned on by itself, with no water, overheated and subsequently blew it's fuse. I assume that's why the makers tell you to unplug the unit when it's not in use. My coffee maker is out with the trash, but I guess if you unplug it when it's not in use.......It IS an inexpensive unit. | 0negative
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Warped and Crooked
8 out of 10 of the chopsticks in my package were severely warped. Very disappointed. Would not buy again. | 0negative
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Doesn't work well.
Couple issues with this item:1) When it gets hot, it doesn't lay flat any more, curling up around the points and leaving gaps for the eggs or pancake batter to leak out.2) Sides are not high enough. Despite putting as little batter into the mold as possible, it always rose over the sides of the mold, creating a mess.Overall, if you're really careful, you can make it work. | 0negative
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Great capacity, but noisy and a bit expensive.
This is our first ice cream maker and it has worked well for us. I liked the ice-free machines that didn't require storing the bowl in the freezer, but they were too pricey and had small capacities. This machine has more than enough capacity (we have yet to make a full batch) and dealing with the ice and salt is not that much of a hassle. My only complaints are that it is noisy (like a mixer on high speed) and it seems expensive for an electric motor, a stainless steel container, metal mixing paddle, and a wooden bucket that leaks unless you keep some water in it to swell the wood). The noise is not extreme, but you do have to raise your voice a bit to be heard. The manual only has 3 or 4 basic recipes in it so I would recommend getting a recipe book as well (we use Ben and Jerry's). | 1positive
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Pretty Good
So, I like these because you could change the height of your riser by a couple of inches very easily and that they seemed smaller than the others. They are really not much smaller than the square risers and I found that my bed has two supports under the middle for a total of 6 legs, and I needed to buy two sets. They are no super visually appealing but a nice long bed-skirt takes care of that. | 1positive
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I Like My Cheapie Ol' Sunbeam!!
I don't need a lot of gadgets, etc. on an iron. I just want it to get really hot! This iron was not comfortable ergonomically. A lot of creaky noises when I used it b/c of all the "extras." Retractable cord is a nice idea but in reality is more of a hassle b/c it's another thing that can go wrong! Also, I would not even consider using steam in this iron b/c a portion of it has to be removed in order to fill with water. It's a whole lot easier to just use a spray water bottle. This iron was returned b/c it was not worth the $ and even at a lower price, we do not want to deal with an uncomfortable handle and gadgetry that tends to break easily. | 0negative
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stopped working
This product just stopped working after 11 months. It does not heat, nor do the lights come on. I checked the fuses and breakers. Used it maybe 10 or 15 times. | 0negative
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Stiff and scratchy
I just can't fathom all these positive reviews... the reviews gave me the confidence to buy the sheets, and after carefully washing in cold water and a cool dry, they came out thick, stiff, and scratchy. They're just not smooth and soft at ALL -- after washing a couple times. What a disappointment. How in the world is this "sateen?" | 0negative
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Stitching fell apart
This fabric is soft and comfy, but the corner stitching on the fitted sheet (one corner, about 8 inches long) fell apart the first time I washed it. Also, the "cafe" color is much more of a dark mustard. | 0negative
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Not what I expected
This was ok, not great quality. I bought another Wamsutta product and the quality was bad with that one too. Do not buy unless you want cheap sheets. | 0negative
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Dead on arrival
Can not turn on power. It is dead on arrival. The bad thing is I forgot to return it - total lost | 0negative
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cast iron kettle humidifier
i love the size of this kettle it is so cute on my stove but i dont like how it is turning orange inside and i have only had it 2 weeks. :( | 1positive
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worked good for only a couple of months, then steam started escaping
I spoke with Salton, Inc. who said it was out of warranty (1 year), but I could buy a replacement lid for a mere $10 + taxes + shipping! I'll buy a different model somewhere else, thanks. | 0negative
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christmas traditions room spray discontinued
I am truly disappointed to the utmost for the discontinuation of christmas traditions room spray. PLEASE bring it back!!! I use it year round and receive compliments glore. People always ask where they can purchase it. If I were someone rich or important Im sure it would be brought back but Im not. Just a peon abd once satisfied customer. | 1positive
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The Best Grater on the Market
The Microplane grater was origionally designed as a wood rasp and found its way into the kitchen. The teeth are sharp, stay that way and don't clog up the way other fine graters do, so it's a snap to clean. It works spectacularly with hard cheeses like parmasan, shaving it effortlously into tiny curls. Because of this unique shape, the cheese melts almost instantly on hot pasta. When measuring parmasan cheese grated with the Microplane, make sure to press down on it in the measuring cup or measure by weight, because it's curled shape increases the volume of the cheese substantially compared with cheese grated with a conventional grater. As was noted it is a terrific zester and worth the price for that function alone. | 1positive
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No splatter!!
I really love this product. I used to have to clean the inside of my microwave after nearly every use, because of splatter. Now, it's rare! In fact, it's only if I forget to use the splatter screen. It works perfectly, and is so easy to use! Afterwards, just rinse and let air dry! Wonderful!! | 1positive
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Great while it lasted
The coffee maker was great while it lasted. My wife and I do not get up at the same time, and have different tastes in coffee, so it was very convenient. We were very happy with the coffee maker.However, after about 18 months, the pump started failing, and now when the brew button is pressed, it only brews a cup about half the time. And when it does brew, it rarely brews a full cup. We've tried cleaning it many times, and this is clearly a mechanical failure.I would have given it 4-5 stars earlier, but I cannot give a positive review for such an expensive coffee maker which fails after 18 months. | 0negative
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Looks nice but broken
I ordered this product (after getting the Emile Henry gratin oval dish and liking it) but it arrived broken. I contacted the seller ("Dependable Resources") and was given a UPS account number to send it back. I did, but still got charged by UPS. Dependable Resources then shipped me back another broken dish. They then agreed to give me an Amazon gift card, but for $30 even though the product's value was $40. Needless to say, I won't be buying from this seller again. | 0negative
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wish i could give 0 stars
This company accepted my order, took my money and then refused to return my funds when the item wasn't available. It doesn't matter how good this product is, HomeandWine is not a business to deal with. | 0negative
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Fagor Splendid 6-quart
I had a somewhat bitter experience with this product. First, the plastic on the cover lid was damaged, so I had to exchange the product. Luckily, i bought it directly from amazon, so I received the replacement in 2 days. However, there was a problem with the replacement, as well. It didn't contain steam and let it go in the course of cooking, thus violating the whole purpose of the pressure cooking. It took longer times to cook and the result was never satisfactory. When I tried to let steam out by turning the handle on the cover, there was no effect because all steam was gone by that time. Anyways, I had to return this item and ask for an exchange. Amazon refused to exchange and rather told me it would refund for the product.A friend of mine, who uses the identical product really likes it and I know when the product functions well, it delivers awesome results - it's just that I was unlucky twice to get a defected product in a row.I will wait until I get a refund and buy a new pressure cooker. | 0negative
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Sticky Open Close Mechanism
Bought this carage in November 2007. This carafe worked wonderfully for approximately 1.5 years. After eighteen months the sping loaded open/close mechanism began to stick in the open position. It is now extremely difficult to make the open/close mechanism move from open to close. Note that the mechanism must be in the closed position in order to take the screw-off top off for cleaning purposes. This carafe's ability to maintain coffee at an extremely hot temperature for extended period is excellent. Unfortunately, the sticky open close mechanism now renders this carage as virtually useless. I would expect more than an 18-month lifespan out of a $40 carafe. Perhaps they should dump the spring loading and just go a simpled unscrew to open and tighten to close procedure. As with another comment on Amazon.com I can find no info on any type of warranty. | 0negative
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Did not work well & Began Arcing
The oven appeared to be well made with many neat features, but it never worked as well as an inexpensive 11 year old Sears model it replaced. We returned it when it began arcing under the turntable, actually beginning to burn the driveshaft for the turntable. Amazon returns has made it painless - print out the return label, re-package & drop off at UPS. Hope the refund process works as well! | 0negative
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Love It!!!
My old salad spinners were cheap. What a difference a few dollars make! It does the job extremely well -- it's fast and effecient. This one is much easier to use. I love the stop feature and the rubberized footing that keeps it stable on the counter. Dishwasher safe and has a storage lid. What more could you want. I've found that the greens keep well in the spinner when you line the basket with paper towels.I enthusiasticly recommend this product to anyone who needs a salad spinner. | 1positive
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EVERYTHING STICKS
I'm a long time fan of all things Calphalon., every pan in my kitchen and a good chunk of my bakeware are Calphalon. When it was time for a new frying pan I didn't think twice and shelled out the $149 for the DR1392.Unfortunately it's turned out to be the biggest disappointment ever. It's very pretty, it's nice and heavy and conducts heat like a champ. Unfortunately EVERYTHING will stick. Not just a little bit either. Scrambled eggs, pan cakes and omelets are impossible, meat darn near requires a chisel and even a simple trinity requires actual scraping. Cleaning the pan invariably requires overnight soaking and 15 minutes of cleaning the next day.After working with it for a month and thinking it just has to get better I just put it in the garage and bought pan from a different brand. While I'd happily recommend any Calphalon product I have to warn anyone to stay far, far away from the Calphalon One Infused Anodized cookware . | 0negative
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Don't buy this item!
I should have read the other reviews before ordering this item. It's very cheaply made as well as being so small that it holds next to no batter to make the donuts with. Spend a little more and get something that is of better quality, because this one sucks! | 0negative
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BLACK CHENILLE RUG
I bought 2 of these rugs for my kitchen. My kitchen floor is long and narrrow so they overlap, but other than that, they are easy to clean and soft underfoot. | 1positive
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Good coffee maker. I'd buy it again
If you "preheat" the thermal carafe with hot water from the faucet, it will keep the coffee warmer even longer.I'll make coffee at 9:00 A.M. and it will be hot to the touch at 4:00 P.M.The coffee tastes great as it does not cook, it just stays warm in the thermal carafe. I hate burnt coffee!!!!Tip: close the filter holder down towards the bottom of the holder with one finger. Apply pressure with one finger at the base of the holder. | 1positive
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Makes great coffee but has some issues
Overall, the coffee maker makes great coffee. There are some inconveniences and short commings with the product. The water fill opening is small compared to previous makers I owned making it difficult to fill without spilling. There are 2 small openings at the top to fill but one uses the charcoal filter "dipstick". Tne other has a stairstepped fill indicator. This is another shortcomming. You have to look from above to see the number of cups of water you are putting in. The less coffee you make the harder it is to see. I would prefer a clear tube with float external to the unit so it would be much easier to see how much water you are putting into the tank. | 1positive
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Love to WOK and roll
This is my third wok over the last 15 years. By far the best.Quick cooking, great temp.control.Easy clean up. I love it and highly recommend it. Price is excellent for solid quality on this product. Free shipping sweetens this "pot" | 1positive
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A terrible product
I wanted to use this for one of my outside doors (obviously--where else would one be interested in a draft blocker?) but it fell right off. Perhaps it works for inside doors, but that is not where one has drafts. This is a terrible product. | 0negative
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Cracking - 4 out of 5 panels
The cracking issue really must be addressed. We have a large old house with steam heat, so I bought one of these to take the chill off our master bedroom at the far end of the house. It seemed to work fine, so I ordered two more. The original one I bought cracked across the center, and the crack continued to grow. Finally, because of the appearance and safety concerns, I called and asked for a replacement. Quick promise to do so, but it took another call two weeks later to get them to actually do it. The rep cited a "manufacturing defect" that had since been corrected on new panels.I bought two more and just installed them last winter in an attic room after they sat in the box for two years. At this writing, ALL have cracked except the one they shipped as a replacement. Two of them are so badly cracked that I can flex them with my index finger.I sent them pictures, expecting replacements. I am told that they are all out of warranty and they will be happy to sell me replacements at just $49.99 + S&H.; This is about what I paid for them in 2003.I found another website where many users have cited the same problem. The rep explained that these cracks are cosmetic. What about the delamination on the top edge that you could drop a quarter into?I was proud to show these to many visitors to my home, but no longer. I won't throw more money at the problem, but will instead seek an alternate solution (right after I spackle the holes in my old plaster walls). | 0negative
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Lasted only a year - Company doesn't back warranty
Within a year of purchasing this gadget for $100, the digital clock is slow and needs to be reset ever couple weeks (I KNOW! I've NEVER heard of a slow digital clock). The function button starts the wrong function (i.e. push "ipod" and the AM radio comes on). The volume button doesn't work at all. It's like all the wires are crossed.The really sad thing is that I've contacted iHome about the product's warranty and they refuse to help me.There are a LOT of products like this on the market. I'd stay away from iHome. | 0negative
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Laura Ashley Emilie Collection King Comforter Set
Quality is excellent. The pattern is perfect and the colors are vibrant. I would certainly recommend this product to my friends and family | 1positive
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KitchenAid Artisan - I think I could mix cement with this thing...
I bought this item reconditioned and was a bit nervous, but I wanted one really bad and this was a good buy. So far the mixer is awesome! Strong motor will power through the toughest doughs!!! Aside from one tiny ding in the paint behind the mixing bowl, everything seems flawless. Would recommend this to all! | 1positive
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Poor design and bad reliability
Pros:Feels high qualityEasy to clean controlsGlass beakerCons:Poor design doesn't deal with ice wellCoupling is unreliable and needs regular replacing (every 30 uses or so).Who should buy this blender? Avoid this blender as it is a poor design. I have owned this blender for 8 years and have always been frustrated with it. I have finally decided to trash it after endless frustration and get something cheap to replace it (even if it won't feel as nice).Update: After looking around, other blenders have similar frustrations. Since the coupling is only a 4 or $5 part I guess I will just put up with changing it regularly. One note, if you grind ice or frozen fruit in here be sure to have enough liquid with the ice or it won't grind.Update 2: Now that I got the new couplers, I found why the other had failed. The blade assembly froze (blades no longer turn). To replace in the older blender with the screw on lid you have to replace the entire jar. If you have the push on lid the blades can be purchased separately. Now I have 3 extra couplers and a piece of junk. | 0negative
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Finally, a can opener I like.
I've been through quite a collection of can openers. I love this one. Attractive, as can openers go. Nice and tall, for big heavy cans, like large cans of tomatoes. The cord really does store well inside. And, the best part is, I can get it to open a can easily. I've had major fights with other openers trying to get it "in the proper groove." Not, so with this one. Hope it lasts forever. Worth every penney. | 1positive
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Professional 600 Stand Mixer
Professional 600 Stand Mixer, the wife loves it.All she can say " what took so long for us to buy one? "If she says that, it must be something good--or better | 1positive
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Bad plastic smell
Purchased this tea kettle (t-Fal Vitesses 1.7L (7-cup) Electric Kettle for my niece and family in c-c-c-c-c-old Boston area. The plastic odor when heating up the water was so toxic I have to return it. | 0negative
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Learn While Eating
It's a placemat with a world map. We use it at the kitchen table. It's pretty durable, and easy to clean. My son likes it. | 1positive
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