Dualit toaster
Dec 1, 2019 | 3:17 pm
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Dec 1, 2019 | 5:56 pm
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I recall an old Peanuts cartoon. Linus was doodling on a piece of paper and announced he was going to sell cattle. He explained to Charlie Brown something like:
"It's great. I only have to sell two or three at $500,000 apiece, and I'll be set for life!"
"It's great. I only have to sell two or three at $500,000 apiece, and I'll be set for life!"
Dec 1, 2019 | 6:53 pm
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My Mom still has the same toaster oven that she got when I was in high school and living there. I can guarantee that it cost far less than $200, and still works the same today that it did back then.
Dec 1, 2019 | 8:22 pm
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I just noticed that Target has a Hamilton Beach toaster on sale for $19.99. Even if it broke every year and had to be replaced it would still make more sense than spending $240 on a toaster.
Dec 1, 2019 | 9:13 pm
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Dec 1, 2019 | 9:17 pm
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Dec 1, 2019 | 10:25 pm
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I had a $20 Black & Decker toaster oven from 1993 through 2014 and it worked great. Finally bit the dust and I got a reconditioned Cuisinart toaster oven (it has a convection setting which is great). I think it was maybe $100 and it’s been fantastic. I use it constantly, not just for toast but also lots of things that I don’t need the big oven for.
Dec 1, 2019 | 11:35 pm
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I used to have one I got using my Amex points many years ago (perhaps 20?)
Very sturdy toaster which will last a lifetime as you can replace the elements.
I got rid of it a few years ago when we left the UK as we downsized. It is rather large so takes up a lot of counter space.
Have a smeg toaster now, just as expensive, but just doesn't toast as fast as the dualit.
Would've happily bought another dualit if they only sold them here in Singapore...
A toaster isn't just an appliance, it's an appliance that need to be approved by SWMBO
Very sturdy toaster which will last a lifetime as you can replace the elements.
I got rid of it a few years ago when we left the UK as we downsized. It is rather large so takes up a lot of counter space.
Have a smeg toaster now, just as expensive, but just doesn't toast as fast as the dualit.
Would've happily bought another dualit if they only sold them here in Singapore...
A toaster isn't just an appliance, it's an appliance that need to be approved by SWMBO
Dec 2, 2019 | 1:46 am
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Big deal. Normal toasters are cheap. I just got one for my niece that she asked for....on Amazon for $29.99 with 5 star reviews and she loves it. She can buy 10 more for the price of one Dualit. I know my parents had some inexpensive toaster for about 20 years...we used to make fun of them because it was retro looking. It never broke.
Dec 2, 2019 | 2:13 am
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I think that someone who couldn’t even find a toaster oven in the UK, to gripe about expensive toasters is a bit rich.
Buy what you like. I don’t see the value proposition in a $250 toaster. I bought a $25-30 toaster at Costco quite a few years ago, and it still works great. It works nicely on bagels, and toast.
Buy what you like. I don’t see the value proposition in a $250 toaster. I bought a $25-30 toaster at Costco quite a few years ago, and it still works great. It works nicely on bagels, and toast.
Dec 2, 2019 | 2:33 am
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I think that someone who couldn’t even find a toaster oven in the UK, to gripe about expensive toasters is a bit rich.
Buy what you like. I don’t see the value proposition in a $250 toaster. I bought a $25-30 toaster at Costco quite a few years ago, and it still works great. It works nicely on bagels, and toast.
Buy what you like. I don’t see the value proposition in a $250 toaster. I bought a $25-30 toaster at Costco quite a few years ago, and it still works great. It works nicely on bagels, and toast.
Dec 2, 2019 | 8:35 am
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