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This vacuum is junk. My roller brush assembly burnt out after 3 months. Customer service is terriable, its the worst I ever dealt with. This vacuum is very cheaply made and like the others the lights and belts go out fast. This is my third and last fantom product. The good reviews are probally people who work for fantom.Please don't waste your money on this product. | 0negative
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I purchased the Le Creuset Baker with the bonus 16 oz baker and they are great. They can easily go from the oven to the table. The 1-1/4 baker is best for cooking meals for 1-2 people because you can fit about 2 chicken breasts in the baker. The 16 oz baker is also great for cooking small desserts and vegetables. Overall great products! | 1positive
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I purchased this blender over two months ago(2003) and have been using it three to four times a week. Whenever the bananas get too ripe I make a banana milkshake. It does crush ice like they say. The only thing about it is that you can smell the rubber or the motor after use?? Also it can leak a bit?? if you don't have the rubber lined properly.Overall.. Sturdy glass pitcher. It's a bit loud(maybe too loud) but it gets the job done. I purchased it for looks and it did look sturdy.I hate plastic!! This one is so nostalgic. It looks like the ones they used to have in smoothie parlours!******I am editing this review because this blender is HORRIBLE! TERRIBLE! NO GOOD! VERY BAD!! It has been sitting as display for over 2 years now. I'm coverting it into a pitcher and HOPE that it does not leak! How is a company allowed to sell this peice of junk.Remember that plastic burning smell I was talking about? Well, it just keeps getting worse with use! It's like liquid poison, I guess?!Mass production..made in China..that's all I have to sayI give it 1 star just for the LOOK but I expected a blender not a model. Honestly, I expected better performance from WARING. DO NOT BUY THIIS! | 0negative
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This mini food processor has a lot of power. It's small enough to keep on the countertop so I find that I use it almost every day. With only 3 removable parts, it's easy to clean. I had an older model that did not have anywhere near the fine chopping and grinding qualities that this one has. I highly recommend it! | 1positive
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I used these to cut pie dough for small muffin tins to make tarts. It worked well. Comfortable to use. | 1positive
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This was a gift for my sister,and we have tried all the Knives ....they are not sharp at all. You have to apply so much pressure to cut,anything IE apples ,pears, chicken. Im not satisfied at all. | 0negative
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I bought the Keurig Single Cup Platinum Coffee Maker after drinking delicious coffee made with it at the hair salon. After it arrived, I used it about a month and it stopped working. I drink coffee on an average of 3 times a week so over use wasn't the issue. The problem was the power on the coffee maker wouldn't stay on. I tried a variety of things listed in the instruction book includingKeurig B70 Gourmet Single-Cup Home Brewing Systemsetting the timer and that didn't work. I turned the timer off thinking it was faulty and that didn't make a difference. I finally called the customer service number listed in the manual and they are replacing the unit. While I am hoping that the new coffee maker will work fine, I'm not very optimistic. I read the reviews before purchasing it and there were those people who had problems but there were also people who loved it. I decided to take a chance. For me, it was not a good decision. I would never buy it again nor would I recommend it to friends. | 0negative
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I have had my machine now for about 4 years. During that time, I have had to send in my machine not once but twice for a full service (at 250.00 a shot). My problem each time was that the beans were clogging the machine (malfunction 8). And while this sounds like an easy fix and maybe something that you can do at home...such is not the case..! The VERY nice customer service tell me that my bean choice is the problem, but I guess I don't get how you can pull a shot of espresso with a non-oily bean. espresso beans are- by nature kinda oily. They suggested that I spread out my beans on a paper towel to absorb the excess oil...and I'm thinking what? for 2k for an automatic machine, I am needing to de-oil my beans? That's not so automatic... | 0negative
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This set was junk. It ripped after two washings. | 0negative
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I have several of the pots and pans in this collection but I am writing specifically about the 18/20 8-quart pot. This pot is unable to work properly because when I left it on the stove at the highest setting and left it there for eight hours, it was not functional afterward. I tried to shake off some of the ashes from the bottom of the pot and the bottom fell out of it. | 0negative
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Jonas is very "apprehensive" as the Ceremony ofTwelve approaches. When the Ceremony arrives,he is very shocked when his assignment is"Receiver of Memory". He knows that his assignmentis undescribeable, and that no one in the community can describe it either. His trainingproceeds, but he learns that there is things thathappen behind closed doors that are unimanageable.This is a must-read book! Another title from theauthor is "Number the Stars" | 1positive
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Nothing against Amazon, but this is perhaps my most disappointing purchase. The manufacturer's printed instructions seem to have been written by someone who isn't fluent in English; they're not easy to understand and aren't complete, either. (Either the timer I got is broken, or there is no way to turn this thing off once it beeps... you have to remove the battery to silence it. And the instructions don't tell you how to silence it, either)There are lots of other timers out there... look for a better one than this. | 0negative
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I expected a lot from this Philips CD alarm clock, and was very disappointed. My #1 complaint is that you can't see the clock unless you are viewing it exactly at eye level. (at pillow level, the numbers disappear, and all you have is a bright glowing blue rectangle.) The second problem is that the whirring sound that the CD player makes during "play" is louder than the music volume, until the gentle wake volume gradually increases loud enough to drown out the mechanism. The third problem is the intensity of the blue backlit clock display. The dimmest setting is still "near blinding" at 6 am. I would not recommend this product to anyone that I like. | 0negative
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Rented an apartment in Venice this winter...they had an Ariete espresso maker in the apartment, and though it didn't look like much more than a typical, disappointing, home brew type when I first looked at it...it proved to be one of the daily fine points of our stay....morning espresso and cappuccino,...When I returned to the states, I looked for the Ariete product line, and making a long story shorter, found what I thought I was looking for on line...at no other than Amazon...I ordered this 'up-grade' model from the one I had in Italy, it came in a couple of days, perfectly packed, and I am blown away by the incredible integrity of the machine. Where you would expect to see plastic...where plastic would actually work just fine,....there is heavy gauge metal...the machine is a gem...solid, easy to operate, and....most importantly...it makes killer espresso and cappuccino....amazing at twice the price!!THS Vermont, March 2010 | 1positive
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Just got done using this piece of junk trimmer the trimmer actually felt like it was ripping out my whiskers instead of trimming them it was so painful I had to dust of my 7 year old conair trimmer and finish the job. DO NOT WASTE YOUR MONEY OR TIME ON THIS TRIMMER YOU WILL REGRET IT. The only reason I bought a new trimmer was the battery was starting to fade on the conair.My face hurts I have to go shop for a replacement battery. | 0negative
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I ordered 2 of these and they look nice, but they are not as pictured. While they are Chrome with Glass Shelves, the shelves are not 11x13 but more like 7x19. There is also an extra section with a bar across the bottom, this made it too high for where I needed it due to the change in dimensions so I just left it off and attached the bottom little caps. We were able to make it work in both bathrooms, but were very surprised when I opened the boxes and noticed that there was no way that this would be 11x13. We had never planned to hang it on the wall although there is hardware to do so if you wish. | 1positive
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Gave this as a Christmas gift and they loved it along with the hanging shoe rack A Big Hit for christmas or anytime | 1positive
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Great detailed but simple Seashell Pattern that works great with my new seaside apartment. Simple shell designs embossed on white background looks great.The shapes/sizes of the bodies are very nice in particular the mugs are nice size and beautiful to look at in my cabinet.In addition I found accessory pieces on Replacements.com.Great price, great look for any Seaside Home! | 1positive
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These to not fit standard gas ranges unless you cut them. Which would be ok if they did not cut like cheap wrapping paper. If you do get them dirty and wash them they will never be the same. They permittely crease and will not lay flat again. Don't waist your money. Spend alittle more and get something that will last longer then one use. | 0negative
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The plunger we recieved was not what the picture shows. The price really is too good to be true. | 0negative
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This vacuum has great suction, cleans well, and empties easily. I loved it for several months, until it became clogged so many times that the strong suction caused the vacuum hose to collapse in on itself. I can't find a replacement for it as of yet. Each time I vacuum it gets clogged at least once and it damages the hose a little more each time. There are too many bends and loops in the hose and it's not easy to get the clogs out because it's not made to be removed.I also won't get a dirt devil again. | 0negative
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Shipped fast, very nice looking grinder. The magnet is strong enough to hold the rest of its weight if you're holding just the top and even shaking it a bit. Turns really smoothly, there's even a gap (the top is just barely larger) so it doesn't become hard to turn with residue collected around the edge.Only problem is I guess the grinding edges inside are so sharpened to such a point that a bit of silver ended up chipping off into my spice mix. Could have just been mine but I'd keep an eye out the first few uses. | 1positive
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I bought this yesterday at a local cookware store. The handles seemed sturdy enough, but I will treat them carefully based on other reviewer comments.I've been making pizza for years with a conventional pizza stone. I made a pizza yesterday on my new pizza pan, and the results were phenominal. My guests all marveled at how perfectly the crust came out, and clean-up was a cinch. Can't comment on long term durability, but so far after one try, this thing is great. | 1positive
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I own an older, smaller De' Longhi that is superior to this. My objections to this machine are numerous: it doesn't produce much crema at all; it rattles so much you have to hold onto the espresso cup to keep if from dancing off the side; not only is the frothing wand too low to the counter, as someone noted, but for the first second or two when it's turned on, a straight, hard stream of water--not steam--comes out, seriously diluting the espresso. I'm going back to my old De' Longhi. | 0negative
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This is really cool for it's price. Looks elegant and neat..Good buy! | 1positive
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Unless you want everyone in the house waking up with your alarm, don't buy this thing. The SUPER SONIC boom vibrations are capable of shaking up a whole house. I returned it just after 2 or 3 tests right after I received it. May be some people need this to wake them up, Not Me!!! | 0negative
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It was offered in the "free stuff" section of Craig's list. So it only cost me the drive out to get it. about 40 minutes each way. Totally worth it. It was broken, but hell I can fix anything.. lol anyone could have fixed this! all that was wrong with with it was a $6.00 worm gear, $11.94 including freight from Amazon. (actually I bought 2, below you will see why)I'm a mechanical engineering student, and upon tear down I must report that I am quite impressed with the build quality and efficient simplicity of the design.I understand that this mixer has limitations, as have been expressed here. Of course it does, as it should, it is a light duty mixer. If this entry level mixer was the best at everything, then why ever move up from entry level?So, the engineer in me set out to test its limits. I like pizza, and my dough recipe is a firm dough for thin crust pizza.. I designed my run to failure test to continue to make larger and larger batches of dough until the motor begins to have trouble, or the plastic worm gear that I just replaced fails.I started with a 1.5 cup pizza dough recipe. No excessive heat build up, no pausing or hesitation. Great job, and a great pizza! (makes one large thin crust pizza)2 cup recipe. no excessive heat build-up, no pausing or hesitation. Great job, and another great pizza! (one large thin crust pizza, with some dough left over)2.5 cup recipe. no excessive heat build up, no pausing or heistation. Great job, and another great pizza! (another large thin crust pizza, with some dough left over)3 cup recipe (this was the important one for me as I usually do the 3 cup recipe (makes 2 large thin crust pizzas) By now I have enough dough from the previous runs for a third pizza, so I invited some friends over to watch me try to kill this machine. no excessive heat build up, no pausing or hesitation. Awesome. made 3 pizzas, my jeans aren't fitting quite as well as they used to.While the friends were there, we loaded it up. 4.5 cup recipe, no problem. (that would be 3 large thin crust pizzas in one batch) I just made bread out of it, and sent my friends home with fresh baked bread.My goal is to kill it, so lets not stop now right?same pattern using a stiffer bagel recipe, that requires longer periods of kneading.I started getting significantly increased heat after 4 minutes of a 6 cup bagel batch. my bagel recipe is 4 cups of flour and 1.5 cups water, and honestly there was a slight temperature rise in the 8 minute kneading cycle, but not really very significant. It was when I did that amount times 1.5 that gave me 6 cups flour and 2.25 cups of water that heat began to become a problem.I finished kneading by hand, and made enough bagels to last 2 weeks! I know I promised to run it to failure, I lied. I thought the worm gear would fail, it didn't. My opinion is that the electric motor's bearings would give out with the kind of heat that it was putting off, and I didn't have a spare electric motor... but enough data was collected to draw a proper conclusion.Conclusion: do what you want with it. If it gets really really hot. shut the thing off before you kill it! | 1positive
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A Google search for 'induction fry pans' took me tothe Amazon site, so I thought the pan could be usedon an induction range. Not so, a magnet would notstick to the pan and the induction range would notrecognize it. I returned the pan to Amazon.Great looking pan, though. | 0negative
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For some reason, the wires on our cheese slicers break with regularity; every few years we find ourselves in need of a new one. So, this seemed like the perfect solution...a slicer with replaceable wires! Notsomuch. In theory it's a great idea; however, in reality it doesn't work so well. Placement of the wire is easy as is adjustment of the tensioner; however, I find that the wire is constantly slipping off of the top of the slicer thereby rendering it useless. I have tried putting it back on and tightening it, but it still keeps slipping off. There are little grooves in the top that the wire is supposed to sit in, but they don't seem to do their job very well. Guess I'm going to have to go back to getting a new cheese slicer every few years. | 0negative
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I've been a HUGE Pampered Chef Food Chopper fan and used mine for years until it finally wore out. I was excited to try out the Zyliss food chopper because the features seemed really amazing! Unfortunately, I am very disappointed because I was expecting something better than Pampered Chef but the Zyliss didn't even come close. (The blades won't chop a tomato, a green pepper, or even ham chunks. My next food chopper purchase will certainly be Pampered Chef. | 0negative
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This has proved to be one my smartest purchases yet. Bought for an office where we do massage, using a vacuum to clean up lint, sand etc from the carpet is often just not possible due to noise. This sweeper works fantastic! Picks up anything that's visible, is quiet, and stores nicely. We haven't had any trouble yet with the handle coming apart like some other reviewers, but if we do it's nothing a little duck tape won't fix. My only wish is that the head was larger and therefore covered more space. But all in all, a great tool for the times when lugging out a noisy vacuum isn't practical. | 1positive
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I have had these sheets for only a few days now but I absolutely love them! I ordered them in chocolate, the color is amazing! They are very smooth and have very deep pockets that fit well on my oversized pillowtop mattress. | 1positive
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Nice scale. I have it out on my counter. Seems very accurate. We use it for kitchen weighing and also to weigh our chickens we enter into the fair. I love that the little bowl is removable. Looks nice enough to display, though not uber high-end. great deal for the price. | 1positive
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I first read this book in the 7th grade. I liked the world that Jonas lived in. It was completely blank of all colors and feelings, life was absent there. Then when things started changing in the story, when Jonas met the Giver life came back into his world.This book is beautifully written with imagery and originality.Ms. Lowry did a fine job with her novel.I reccomend this book to anyone. | 1positive
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Great design, comfortable, very powerful, yet very controllable. I use this blender to mix up a powdered protein drink before going to the gym. To make the drink palatable I add frozen strawberries. It plows right through them in seconds, resulting in a very smooth smoothie. I use the included mixing container and on high power it creates such a strong vortex (resulting in suction against the bottom of the continer) that I can lift the container up off the counter by holding the blender! | 1positive
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I don't know how I baked before having these. Seriously, they make for a simple prep and super fast cleanup. And when I'm baking 10 dozen cookies for a bakery order they're invaluable. Have four of them and use them several times a week. | 1positive
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I've never owned any sheets that had a thread count before, so I'm hardly qualified to tell anyone how good (or bad) sheets like this are supposed to be. But bottom line: I love these sheets! I bought white and coffee, and both are high quality and great to sleep on. The only problem I see with this order is that the fitted sheets are much larger than my extended queen bed requires. All the labels say queen but I'm sure these sheets are for a king-sized bed. (Both sets of sheets are the same size, and say queen on the packaging). But it wasn't worth quibbling about, so I kept them. | 1positive
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I like the spinner very much. The big black hand button is very easy to use. I wish I had bought one earlier. | 1positive
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British style and design? Good! Chinese workmanship? Sucks! I'd have paid the extra 5% or 10%, or whatever, for this toaster if it was assembled by a reliable workforce. Why? The lever that controls the carraige never worked and the unit had to be returned for a new model. What a pain. That's okay for a cheap tosater, but for an $80 toaster it's not okay. | 0negative
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These trays produce neat, stylish, square cubes- but getting said cubes loose from the tray required a ridiculous amount of effort.Because the silicone trays are flexible, the cubes don't pop loose when the tray is twisted. The walls close back after a twist onto the cubes. You then have to push, poke & otherwise wrest each cub loose from the tray.If you have arthritis, etc. forget these trays unless you want to suffer for every cube. | 0negative
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Ginsu 04817 International Traditions 14-Piece Knife Set with Block, Natural are the biggest pieces of crap I have ever seen. I read the reviews before ordering and most people favor these knives. Not me. I knew they were cheap but I was hoping that they would slice better than my mid range current knives. Nope. I literally used every knife in the block in the past two days and each experience was awful. The worst part...I decided that since I bought new knives I wouldn't wash them in the dishwasher. So I placed them in the sink to handwash. Two days of sitting in the sink with other dirty dishes (don't judge)they had already rusted. I am not even kidding you. Rusted. It wasn't like they were soaking in water they were simply in the sink with other dishes that I intended to wash by hand. These are going back. They are crap. Don't waste your time or your money on these.Ginsu 04817 International Traditions 14-Piece Knife Set with Block, Natural | 0negative
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Save your money. Not the same vacuum as in 2010. CHEAP imitation. Brush is horrible for low carpets. No bag full indicator. Only good thing is suction. Consumer reports rated this as a good buy. I call it a good bye... Mine is sitting in the trash as I type this. I WOULD NOT RECOMMEND THIS VACUUM TO ANYONE. | 0negative
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I was going to buy 5 of these tree ring soaker hoses because it looks like it would work well but at check out the shipping cost more than the hoses. $45 in shipping fees is not worth it. | 0negative
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I am very dissappointed in this product. I have both the flat and the ballon whisk and both are too flimsy to really get the job done. In order to get enough leverage to whip I have to hold the handle very close to the whisk itself (read egg yolks all over your hand). Not a functional kitchen tool. | 0negative
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This product makes opening a wine bottle ridiculously simple. I normally have to aid my other in opening wine bottles, but after getting this, even a child could do it. Not that they need to be drinking wine. HA. The price is also quite affordable for a product that seems like it will last a long time. | 1positive
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This is truly a wonderful and handy ironing board. Small and easy to store away and great for everyday ironing needs. | 1positive
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OK. Admittedly, I don't do much of the cooking around the house, but my wife makes great soups using this Thermal Pot.Now... I'm not giving this pot a 5 out of 5 rating because of the great soups. I'm giving it because IF you use this cooking pot correctly, it will save you time and energy.When I first met my wife, she owned one of these pots (which she bought many years before in Hong Kong). It was also a Zojirushi. However, she got careless one day and left it on the stove while going to bed. Needless to say, she destroyed the pot. (Can't blame the pot for that) She claimed that under normal use... She would leave it on the stove top BOILING for 1/2 an hour and then put it into the thermal container before going to bed. In the morning, it would still be boiling (or close to boiling) and the soup would be great.So.... The pot was destroyed. She decided to buy another, but could no longer find a Zojirushi (They don't sell them in Canada) She decided to buy a Shuttle Chef. Crap! The soup was barely warm in the morning. She thought she made an error and didn't boil it long enough. Next time she tried... Same thing. It couldn't retain the heat. Well... it was just a matter of time before she left that pot on the stove before going to bed and completely destroyed that pot as well. (Oh... By the way, I have smoke alarms that don't work I found out that night!)Anyway... to put this long story to rest, I found this Zojirushi thermal cooking pot on Amazon that almost resembled her original pot. I decided to buy it as a Christmas present for my wife. She was estatic and started to use it immediately. (This time I always check the stove before going to bed myself!) Anyway.... We placed the pot in the thermal container overnight and... voila! A steamy hot pot in the morning, just like it's suppose to be.This pot will work if used properly. A lot of people make the mistake of taking the pot off of the stove immediately when the contents boil. This is not sufficient time for the bottom plates to store the heat. (There are 3 layers on the bottom) You must leave it on the stove top for 1/2 an hour (while boiling) and this will ensure continual heat while inside the thermal container.Wow... I wrote quite a bit!Anyway, Here's the summary:Zojirushi - 5 stars (if used properly)Shuttle Chef - 1 star (even if you use it properly)Boiling on stove for 1/2 an hour before placing in thermal pot - GOOD.Leaving pot on stove overnight - BAD! | 1positive
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This fan works ok, and moves a lot of air, but it so awfully noisy, that I really hate to use it when I am home. I do turn it on in the RV when I have to leave my dogs for any length of time, in case there is a power outage and the air conditioner quits, because it runs on the coach batteries.Unfortunately the clip broke when it fell from the place I had it clipped to. | 0negative
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I bought this specifically to make an Italian/Sicilian fig cookie called Cuccidati. A straight edge rectangular cookie cutter is hard to find. The middle cookie cutter is 3x2 inches - just what I need. This will help me make these cookies faster and more uniform. Also works well for tea/finger sandwiches. The quality is very good. | 1positive
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These are very soft sheets, much better than I was expecting. 300 thread count is pretty average in my opinion, I wouldn't buy less than 300 thread count sheets and the others I have bought aren't as nice or soft as these. Comes out of the dryer crisp and clean, not wrinkly. I am very happy with this purchase, can not complain for the price. | 1positive
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I work in an assisted living facility and we use Fiestaware in the Alzheimer's area. I didn't know these were salad plates until I was looking at all of the Fiestaware. We have always referred to these plates as dessert plates. They are the perfect size for a piece of pie! They are also durable. I have dropped a few of these plates and none have them have broken. Thank goodness!! These plates are very durable, too. The style of plate is very classy and simple, which is great because you don't have to search and search and search to find flatware and glassware to match it! | 1positive
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I purchased this sweeper 9 months ago & it no longer has the suction that it should have. I called the Euro-Pro technical support line & was told to clean the filters and remove the beater brush and clean it as well. As expected, this did not solve the problem. The only satisfaction possible from this worthless company is to send the sweeper back to them--DON'T FORGET TO SEND THEM $16.99 & PAY FOR SHIPPING CHARGES!!! THEY ALSO INFORM YOU THAT YOU WILL RECEIVE THE REPAIRED SWEEPER BACK IN 4-6 WEEKS!!! I WILL NEVER BUY FROM THIS COMPANY AGAIN!!! | 0negative
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You might think it strange that someone could get excited and stay excited over an item as mundane as a pie server. Well, I have to admit that while not "jumping up and down" excited, I do happen to be moderately stimulated over this server, very fond of it, and do appreciate the fact that I own one.Now my wife and I do a lot of cooking; we each have our particular specialties. As it should happen, pies are hers and I never tread on her turf when it comes to preparing or baking one. (This would include cobblers and the like also); but, that being said, I do serve them, both to family and guest.We do have quite a number of servers about our place; stuck in drawers and in our baking center. I always seem to reach for this one first though.To begin with, I like the feel of the chunky handle. I feel it gives me more control over what I am doing. It is simply the most comfortable server we own. I like the double serrated blades, which are actually quite handy, especially when you are dealing with large cobbler type dishes of serving consistency. (By that I mean that some of these dishes are much better served with a large spoon). One of the best features of this kitchen tool though is the strength. As advertised, it is flexible, but it must be noted that the blade is extremely strong...probably the strongest of all our servers, even the high-end ones. To serve a pie correctly, you do not want something that bends around under slight pressure like a chunk of thin plastic....no, you need a blade with a bit of substance to it, a blade that means business. This one delivers. It is of stainless steel and cleans up very nicely in the dishwasher. As I am the primary dishwasher in our family, this last fact is extremely important to me. We have a number of old wooden handled servers, which I would not trade for anything, but they are a real pain to wash.This is a very attractive pie server. It looks very sleek without looking snobby, but at the same time has a very "professional" look to it. It looks and feels like a kitchen tool should...attractive, yet extremely utilitarian.I will not lie to you; I am a big fan of Oxo products. I have very seldom ever been disappointed in any of them and as a matter of fact, they have usually been much, much better than the makers claim they are...a rare thing these days. This server is not different. It is an excellent product.Note: The server we presently are using is our third. The two previous ones (Sigh, they were like members of our family, I tell you.), both "disappeared" at church suppers. Now I am not saying........Don BlankenshipThe Ozarks | 1positive
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The scoops are way too small and the stickers don't come off without scratching the plastic. Not good for sugar or flour. | 0negative
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The color is described as walnut, but is actually a dark cherry. It does not come close to matching my true walnut furniture, so back it goes. I really wanted to like this adorable table. The bottom piece was also MISSING from the box, so it would have gone back anyway. Disappointed. Please make sure you are flexible with the color before purchasing - if you're looking to match this table to an existing piece, it is a darker brown/cherry. | 0negative
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I bought this device and was excited about microwaving veggies using it. Well, it imparted a perfumy smell into my broccoli. OK. I accepted the blame. I washed it more thoroughly. I soaked it. I wrapped it in newspaper. I sprinkled it with baking soda. Nothing worked. Still smells like perfume.At this point, I don't know what I'm going to do with it. I put it in the cabinet to see if the smell will go away. Cross your fingers for me.Think about this before you buy. | 0negative
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but when the 2nd one (which was very efficiently sent by Amazon as a replacement for the 1st one that burned out within a month) lasted only 3 weeks it became a trend. Directions included with popper were followed so it wasn't anything we did. Some customers have been happy with this product but that has not been our experience. Will not be buying again. | 0negative
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The Agility SteamVac certainly lived up to the expectations I had after reading the good reviews of the item here on Amazon. I owned an Oreck Steam Cleaner prior, and a design flaw causes the tank seal to be compromised when the handle is pushed to move the machine, which makes dirty water leak on the carpet. That was my second Oreck machine as the first one was replaced by the manufacturer after it began leaking. The Agility makes the Oreck seem like a hunk of junk. The best things about it:A. It is easy to maneuver and almost seems to pull itself along - your arms don't get tired pushing it.B. You can use any good steam cleaner solution since you mix it in the tank (I had to install the bottle of cleaner on the Oreck machine itself - what a pain!) I used my leaftover Oreck solution since the scent is very nice.C. It does a great job cleaning, including stairs which were a breeze with the attachmentD. Tanks are easy to fill since they fit in the sink and installing them on the machine is simple. I disagree with some of the reviews that say the tanks are too small. A larger tank means more weight to lift and push. Anyway, the water would start to cool if the tanks were larger. My one gripe is that the tanks are a bit hard to snap open, but once I got used to it it was easier.The only thing the cleaner does not have that I would like is a rinse mode, impossible since the soap is in the water tank. This could be overcome by purchasing another clean water tank and swapping it when you want to rinse. The only time I really want the rinse though is if I have put lots of soap on a particular stain or on the stairs where I tend to use more soap. In that case I just used the tank with only clean water in it. | 1positive
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I purchased the Mini salad spinner because it was all I could afford at the moment but I was so surprised when I actually got it and used it. It sure packs a punch for a little thing. I easily spinned 4 salad servings in it. That's right, salads enough for 4 people in the small version! But that's not even the best part. I love this little gadget and there will never be another watery dressed salad for me. It spins everything nice and dry, it has a non slip footprint which I love, and the best part is how well the lettuce keeps in it. I am not exaggerating when I say it kept chopped lettuce (almost) as good as new for 3 weeks! I had it in the back of the fridge and forgot about it, when I pulled it out the lettuce still looked better than that of the lettuce found at some restaurants these days! It only had a little browning - that occurs anytime when lettuce is cut with a stainless steel knife blade. I remedied that with my new OXO lettuce knife. But this spinner really would keep your lettuce fresh and crisp for a week if need be. Especially since it comes with a handy lid! After you are done spinning, take the spinner off and put the regular lid on and you can store it in the fridge. I'm sure that would cut down on a lot of waste, and you would get your money's worth out of that head of lettuce. It keeps it longer than that but I'm sure no one would want 3 week old lettuce. I will gladly buy the full size one of these days, but I can't see the need yet, as the small one does so well for me. | 1positive
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Based upon the photo, I thought my 9 year old would fit on the "Sleeper Twin" comfortably. I should have reviewed the product specs better before purchasing. My son is average height...but this thing is super TINY. For children five and under, it would be fine I guess. In my opinion the $100 price is way too much for what you get; I would really suggest just getting a nice beanbag chair for 1/4 the price. | 0negative
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The description of this item reads "...Excellent size for 9" frozen and homemade pies. ...". Sorry, this is dead wrong!The inside diameter of the lip on this shield is 9 1/4". The inside of the lip on a Pyrex 9" pie dish is 8 7/8". The outside rim of the same dish is 9 7/8". Bottom line is the advertised dimension of this shield is approximately the size of the shield, NOT the size of the dish its expected to be used on which is somewhat counter-intuitive.I suppose that you need to order the 10" shield to fit a 9" pie dish. The 9" shield probably would fit an 8" dish, And, if you have a 10" dish you're just out of luck. I don't know if this is typical of all shields or just this brand.I've rated it poorly not because it doesn't work. I've rated it poorly because the incorrect description caused me to order something that is absolutely useless in my application. | 0negative
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To answer the review above, yes, this set comes with all three panels that are needed for the Skybox. I don't know why it's listed the way it is- it does include the front and two side panels.In short, putting your chosen team on the Skybox really makes a difference-- it gives it that fun, decorator touch (as opposed to the gas station ambiance you get with the generic Skybox advertising panels).I'm not sure why they're $30 cheaper here than anywhere else, but, I'm happy to have found this bargain! | 1positive
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My mom smokes over a pack a day. She is old and stays in one room. This purifier cleared and cleaned all the smoke that builds up in room. For a little product it does a great job. I think people.get carried away with noise. The purifier makes a constant low noise that cant be heard when tv is on. Just rinse filter once a month. Great product. | 1positive
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This new unit just arrived DEFFECTIVE right out of the box! As soon as you turn on the unit, the blower/fan makes a "scratching" sound against the internal Styrofoam. Unless you apply downward pressure on the top handle, the rattling sound remains. On medium or low settings, the fan stops and just hums. There's a STOP SIGN paper inside the box to alert the consumer to NOT RETURN TO STORE and call KAZ Customer Service. I called their 1-800 number and they stated that I should just return to Amazon as they won't take it back at this time--only if Amazon wouldn't take it back. They mentioned that I would be subject to a $27 shipping fee to return the unit. Wow...way to stand behind your product.I should say that the unit feels very flimsy and rickety. It's not nearly as durable as previous Honeywell models, so my advice is to stay away from this unit and spend a few more bucks on a better quality unit (i.e. Whirlpool or IQ Air).Admittedly, Amazon has a great return policy (which includes free return shipping on defective merchandise), so I'm glad I made my purchase here. | 0negative
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It's amazing what a difference quality tools will make in the kitchen. My old strainers did the job. They... well, strained. But they were getting rusty and they just felt cheap. These strainers simply feel great. The handle has a good grip to it, the mesh will have you rubbing it a little when nobody's looking, and it just looks classy. The 6-inch size is a little small for most tasks, but it can be used to fish out pasta from a pot, or strain a small batch. The price is a little steep for what I'd normally want to pay for a simple tool, but it was worth it. | 1positive
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I recieved the juicer as pomised. However, I did return it. I work and time is so valuable to me, the juicer was just too time comsuming for me. I purchased another type. | 0negative
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I bought the Soleus CFM-40 in early 2009 and it's now starting it's fourth year in my home. I have absolutely no complaints. It's quiet, keeps the humidity in my entire little 1260ft home in the 50% range, and has lasted 3 years so far. What more could I ask for? I put a little fountain pump in the bucket so I can empty it with the flick of a switch. Someday I'm gonna get off my b*tt and install a float switch to make it self-emptying. | 1positive
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This is cooks!!! No pun. Heats up water in a flash. I use it for tea, oatmeal in the morning. To speed up boiling water for cooking. LOVE IT. | 1positive
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I was so excited to find this thermometer. It worked great for about a week. It gave great readings on me, and both my 1 and 3 year olds quickly. Then one of them got another cold, and the thing won't read a temperature anymore. No reason for it. It just beeps, says the reading is too low, then clicks off. Unfortunately, I'd have to say this is junk. | 0negative
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I loved this, but accidently dropped it and it cracked in three places. This product is not made of sturdy material. | 0negative
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The valve at the bottom of the tank to supply water to the unit wouldn't work unless it was applied with LOTS of torque. It finally stopped working altogether in about 2 weeks. The cover lid was also a poor design. I expected much more. | 0negative
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I have a King Arthur Flour scraper and I prefer the OXO over it. It has a somewhat sharp edge. It is not sharpened at the angle of a regular knife blade; it is somewhat blunt-about a 70 degree, inclusive angle. This still makes it a snap to pinch off dough. It is also usefull for cleaning my wooden cutting boards or any flat surface you might want to scrape or collect bits off of. The scale is a "bit of fancy" that some might find useful. The handle is somewhat soft, and very well ergonomically designed. It fits the hand and palm comfortably, unlike the KAF's wood handle (not to mention its totally blunt edge). | 1positive
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Ditto the other 1-star review - it needs to be thicker and is so smooth that it always comes out clean. Worthless as a cake tester. Use a toothpick, and visual. I actually use this product for two things other than its original purpose: 1) I work w/ chocolate curls a lot, and since using my fingers would make them melt and is clumsy, this works wonderfully to pick up each curl individually and place on item to be decorated. 2)I also use it to pick off crumbs that have strayed on the top of a dessert (I decorate a lot of cheesecakes and cakes with chopped up toffee, chocolate, cookies, espresso beans, etc. and it is very hard to keep them all in their intended places. | 0negative
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We were looking for a knife block when we found the tray. We could not find dimensions but took a chance on ordering. It turned out to be exactly what we required and keeps the knives sharp and within reach in a drawer. The dimensions are 9"w x 17"d. | 1positive
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I have to agree with the other review about those corners. I just made a cake and am having fits trying to clean the corners. I thought a q-tip might help and it did a little bit but its too big for the corner. I will soak it a little longer and think of something else. If I could unfold the thing there wouldnt be a problem. As it is, I am going to look into the Hoffritz brand instead. | 0negative
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I bought the Daddy magnet as well as the Baking Soda one. They're bitter but amusing. I really just bought them as fridge decor, but it turns out they actually hold up take-out menus pretty well, too. | 1positive
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This Brita filter is poorly built. The top constantly falls off when I try to poor the water. It doesn't snap in properly. Also, the little flap at the spout gets stuck sometimes and water spills everywhere. I bought a PUR filter now and am more happy with it. | 0negative
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I use slow cookers a lot when it turns cooler. My other small crockpot was by Rival and did not have any settings. You just plugged it in and it cooked. The Proctor Silex has settings for low, high and keep warm. It works very well. | 1positive
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This is a poorly designed basket. Handle has no 'catch' in the use position. Handle freely flops backwards and forward (into the loaded basket). The 'catch' that allows the basket to sit on the top rim (while draining the fried food) does not fit on the rim. Had to use pliers to pull it out some and it still wobbles. | 0negative
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The pans seem of great quality (haven't actually used them yet), but I wanted to advise of the packaging. I ordered two sets, and planned to give one as a gift. I was less than thrilled to see the large lettering on the box: Our gift to you - free when you purchase $150 of Anolon cookware. Thus, be aware that if you want to give these pans as a gift, the giftee will think they were freebie! No one else has mentioned this-- maybe they are not all packaged the same. | 1positive
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I really enjoy my Tassimo so far. I have tried the Gevalia coffee, Twinings earl grey tea, and Suchard hot chocolate and have enjoyed them all. It really is easy to clean. If you are brewing coffee or tea you don't have to rinse the piercing unit at all. If you're using a milk or chocolate disc you simply remove the piercing unit and rinse it off. That is it! It really isn't difficult at all. I don't necessarily drink coffee and tea everyday so for me the Tassimo was a wise choice. If you are someone who drinks 3 to 4 cups of coffee a day you might consider the cost of the t-discs pricey. I enjoy the machine mainly due to the variety it provides. Especially for when I have guests and some like coffee and some like tea. The Tassimo isn't completely without it's drawbacks though. I will admit it is loud when it initially begins brewing, but then quiets down slightly. If you remove the drip tray in order to use a tall travel mug, then water will pour out onto the cup stand at the bottom and you'll have to wipe it up with a paper towel. But I don't consider that a big deal. I guess for some people it is a huge inconvenience. You can control the strength of your beverage by stopping the brewing process before it's complete just by pushing the button, or you weaken it by pushing the button to add more hot water after the brewing process is complete. For some reason the Maxwell House discs aren't available but I am unsure as to why. Since it is so new to the U.S. I am sure that in the future there will be more variety in the brands of coffees and teas available in the t-discs. If you still aren't sure you'll like it I suggest you call your local Best Buy or Linens N' Things (if available in your area) and ask if they will be having any in store product demonstrations so that you can check out how it works before you buy it. | 1positive
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It does exactly what it said it would and I don't have any problems or complaints. I would buy another one. | 1positive
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This was used to make chocolate frogs for a Harry Potter birthday party. They were a big hit. They also worked great for providing treats for the school's fall festival bake sale. | 1positive
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I purchased the 300 model, which is the 100 but with extra attachments. This was a great hand blender, blending large pots of pureed soup, smoothies with ice, etc. However the coupling stripped from the pin inside the motorized component and it wouldn't spin any of the attachments. It has a one year warranty and sure enough, after 18 mos. it broke. After going back and forth with KitchenAid "customer service" the "best" they could offer me was to sell me a new motorized component at a discount of 30% which I can still buy $20 cheaper on Amazon. They didn't stand behind the quality of their product and I am thoroughly disappointed. BTW, not surprisingly it was made in China. | 0negative
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Key words: it requires right amount of oil (means a lot!) - not your healthy cooking pan. When you don't have oil to fully cover all surface, it burns - no beautiful pancakes or potatoes cakes (though washed later ok). I also have doubts about quality of steel in the recent years: mine got colored circles. They did not go away on recommended washing types. I was afraid to use it: these color circles may be signs of oxygenation of steel. | 0negative
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I personally love my Chantal saucepans, but my girlfriend is terrified of them. The enamel surface claims to be naturally nonstick, but you need to be quite careful to not burn anything onto the surface. My girlfriend accidentally scorched some milk onto the bottom of this pan, and it was a huge mess. It eventually cleaned up, but she's found a way to burn any and everything possible onto this pan. I suppose it's a credit to the pan that I've been able to clean it after all of these, but it has been a chore. I suppose if you have a careful style of cooking, you'll love these pans. If you're looking to turn a burner on medium high and forget about what your doing for ten minutes, look for something else. | 1positive
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The handles will get hot even with in 10 minutes of cooking,Better use gloves if you want to use this.Dont buy... Not worth for quarter the present price!!! | 0negative
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I use this desk everyday with my laptop sitting on the side-table extension and have all my bill paying supplies in the convenient cubbyholes. I would have given it 5 stars, but the holes for the file hanger rods were too far apart and we had to re drill them. Also, when putting tabs on your hanging files, there isn't enough drawer clearance and they scrap against the drawer top every time you open or close the drawer. This finish is a bit rough, got some splinters during the assembly, but at least it's mostly wood (you don't get splinters from particle board). Overall a nice little bill pay station for the price. | 1positive
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I love this spice rack! The rack is beautiful and fits perfectly in our cupboard. The bearings are solid and the rack when weighted with spices is smooth and not jerky at all. The enclosed labels and extra blank labels are durable vinyl and the 2 different sized shaker caps are great. We have a lot of specialty spices and soon ran out of room with the 32 jar model. So I ordered a second one and assumed it was coming from the same seller which was Amazon. It did not.It came from ClicktoShop and arrived without any protective packing whatsoever. The spice rack was in complete shambles and had been tightly wrapped with compression shipping plastic to hold everything together inside the box. From what I could tell, ClicktoShop PURPOSELY shipped a heavily damaged item to a customer without any protective packing-and for a spice rack that is priced at the upper end of what these things sell for. Although Amazon was quick to approve a refund, come to find out, as per ClicktoShop policies, I have to pay the return shipping! So I get to pay two-way shipping for a useless spice rack! LOVELY!Needless to say, I'll be pursuing this with the vendor and I WOULD NOT recommend buying from them. I'll post an update on what ClicktoShop does about my email to them.The J.K. Adams is a great spice rack though and worth every penny. | 0negative
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With my forced switch to decaf I needed a small coffee maker that would make two real cups (4 coffee maker cups). The Melitta take2me is a rather large machine, and was problematic in the consumer reviews. I couldn't find a Black & Decker Brew n' Go to look at. The TF4 is a small, very basic machine that brews as well as our larger coffee makers. The pause and pour feature works reasonably well. It uses the small basket filters. It's easy to clean. It does, however, require about five and a half minutes to brew a full pot. So far it is well worth the $15 invested. | 1positive
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I've had this for a few months now and it does work well at removing odors.It came in very handy when out neighbor was having their septic tank pumped out.Within a few minutes of turning it on high the smell was reduced significantly in the area where it was running. | 1positive
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First, we've had Polder digital temperature probes for years. We like them, which is why this item was such a surprise.Our normal procedure was, buy one or two, use them until they die. Buying two let you test two pieces of meat, or have a replacement part when one probe died.We thought, Hey, buy two of this, we have four probes, we have spares! Too bad this is such a POS. BTW, we bought from Amazon, but I don't hold this against them...I expected what I've always gotten from Polder, a reliable probe that lets me set my desired temperature, and beeps when my food gets there. I've used them on the grill, in the oven, and they've been reliable.Problems with this:First, it took two probes to get through one steak. They just don't last. I'm used to a year and a half; I got maybe a minute and a half. Disappointing...Second, it lets you choose a meat and a doneness, not a temperature. If you want, say 143 degrees, tough. You can set it for 140, or 145, but not in between.Third, you'd think it would sit there, and beep when your food hit the temperature you selected. Wrong. It starts beeping when you are 10 degrees low, and goes to a more insistent beep when you hit your target. So you get a long, annoying period of "Hey, your food isn't done yet. Hey, your food isn't done yet." This was just the icing on the cake, the machine was already deep in my regret pile.I've used and loved Polder for years; I will no longer assume their name means quality. I hope their profit on these two items was worth it to them. | 0negative
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Was told that it fit the 2033 swanstone sink, but it arrived and did not and I had already had seasoned it. | 0negative
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Had already been a fan of Trapp candles but wasn't fond of the prices. Thought I'd check Amazon just to see if they had lower prices and what do you know? This smells like true lavender, burns cleanly, and lasts a long time. Well worth the money I'd say if you like candles that don't smell like artificial fragrances. | 1positive
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This brush is easy to hold as it fits in the palm of your hand and the handle is thick and the bristles are long enough you can curl your fingers around it and still not hit the veggies with long nails. It also cleans up well in the dishwasher so you don't have to worry about spreading germs. | 1positive
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Was great at ironing cloths, but started to leak water 1 week after receiving in the mail. | 0negative
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Well, I was looking for something ornate...that it is....I wanted something "made in the USA"...that it wasnt.....with all the reviews about "visiting the plant in NY", the "thank goodness they are not shipping out their product overseas"...in my case mine was clearly marked "Indonesia"....my heart sunk .....I was replacing a plainer pattern by Lenox...which I love but wanted a flashier pattern....this is not for me....I suppose I was just so used to the "european, Hotel" size and weight......while it is mighty pretty it now feels as if it's Barbie flatware...the dinner fork is smaller that my salad fork of Lenox...I will keep it boxed up and maybe one day drag it out of the attic for the annual neighborhood yard sale...BAM, for all the bad press sent ...wasnt that far off the mark...read my other reviews...I am not hard to please...I hate my disappointed more than they do! | 0negative
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After receiving a coupon for Home Decorators in an Amazon order I bought this item and two matching end tables directly from Home Decorators. When they arrived, they arrived in pieces with much assembly required. Feeling that because the web site makes no mention of this and that for what I paid I expected better quality and should have recieved furniture that was ready to enjoy, not ready to assemble, I contacted Home Decorators to return the items. It's been two weeks now and I haven't been sent the promised pre-paid shipping labels. When I call customer service (after expressing my desire for a refund) they can not pull up my order in their system. It is however available on their web site and I have demonstrated this to two customer service reps. I stated that I would return the items and pay the shipping myself and was told that even if I returned the items they would not be able to process my refund until they found a way to pull up my order in their order system. I've been forced to contact my credit card company to dispute the charges and have reported this matter to the St. Louis Better Business Bureau. | 0negative
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I received my Jura Z5 just before the Thanksgiving Holiday and had it set up and making coffee within about 10 minutes. (yeah, I actually read the instructions! LOL) Now that I have had it for a week and had about 150 shots/cups etc. through it as we had a large gathering, I can say that it does a fantastic job. We made lattes, capps, espresss and coffees. We customized from the strength to the amount of milk or amount of water to our hearts content and the only complaint was to add beans, empty bin or add water. other than that the Jura Z5 just kept us all happily caffeinated (or decaffeinated when we used the bypass!). The simplicity of operation combined with the quality of the coffee has made this machine a hit at my house, and my wife likes it even more than I do!Highly recommend this unit. (Feel free to purchase a refurbished one, if you can find it) | 1positive
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We bought the air purifier last year (and loved it), so we were due for a filter change; however, when I changed out the old filter to put in the new one, it's a DIFFERENT SIZE AND DOES NOT FIT!!! The new filter is slightly smaller and slightly thicker, so that the outer filters will no longer fit together. Perhaps there is another purifier that this filter fits, but it does NOT fit the XJ-3800.We will be returning this immediately and expect Amazon's great customer service to provide a full refund, including shipping, because either it is not the product it claims to be, or Amazon sent us the wrong product. | 0negative
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