Dualit toaster
 

I used one this week both at my mom's and sisters. I liked how quick they toast. I looked one up on amazon and they are $240. That's a lot of money for a toaster. Anyone have one? Anyone thinking of getting one?

Looks like they are built in the UK. That would explain the high price.

They were the hot status toaster a few years ago. Every wedding registry had a Dualit on it. IMO, i can think of about 1000 other ways to spend that $$. How much time are you wasting now waiting for your toast? Is saving an extra minute really that important? I think it is all hype but if you think waiting 3 minutes for toast is too long, go for it.
Plus they are bulky. I prefer a toaster oven.

I thought the $100 my better half spent for a breville 'bit more' was a lot to spend for a toaster, but it's definitely a great toaster, consistent and easy to fine tune. I can't see spending much more than that.

For someone single, perhaps an all in one toaster oven with a convection / air fryer function would be ideal.

Yeah you are also limited with the bread thickness in a traditional toaster. And you can't make cinnamon toast either... So I find a toaster oven to be better too.

I've got one burner out on our toaster (wedding gift 20+ years ago). I also think toaster over is the way to go...only downside is the counter space it takes up.

Yeah...wasn't Ian complaining about a bagel not fitting in to some toaster (his mom's?) a while ago? Toaster oven is far more versatile.

Toaster oven is the proper functional solution, IMHO.

These are fashion accessories. Just know that folks with a will look down on you.

The thing with a dualit is that with proper care, they will last a lifetime.

I have a very basic model that I will replace in a few years with one of their more robust and lasting models.

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.

The one we have that just lost an element is 25 years old (cheap wedding gift) the other at the cabin is even older than that one with no signs of giving up.

I'm not sure "last a lifetime" is too big a selling point for a toaster.

What exactly is "proper care" for a toaster? I've never done any maintenance on ours....maybe they'd last longer if I knew what that was

People buy them because they’re expensive so they can look cool.

Cleaning out any crumbs from time to time is about all that can be done.

No doubt about it.....

The first thing I do when entering a new persons house is rush to the kitchen to see if the people have a "cool" toaster. :eek::D

I made that comment to my sister earlier this week. Her response was short and sweet: “sod off”.

Forget that Porsche in the driveway, it’s all about the cool toaster. 😎

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!"

My dad still uses his Dualit purchased 35+ years ago. Never had a problem with it. Works great.

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.

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.

Did your father buy it to look "cool"? :D

keeping small appliances out in view when not in use :eek:

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.

I have a commercial stove with a griddle. Once it’s hot, I can toast an entire loaf of bread in less than a minute.

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 :p

Whatever floats your boat.

I have a four-slice Dualit. It works very well but the timer needs to be replaced soon.

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.

Part of owning a Dualit is the cachet.

again, your persistence in searching my old posts are funny and to be honest flattering.

:D

I've been tempted by those toaster oven/air fryer appliances. Our kitchen counters are already pretty taken up by the coffee maker, knife block, spice/oil tray, 6qt Kitchenaid mixer, and Ninja blender (plus a bread basket, fruit bowl, and veggie bowl). Adding a new, large countertop appliance would just add to the clutter.

Searching? Whatchutalkinaboutwillis? It was quite recent, this summer, perhaps? You don’t seem to have memory of even recent things.

Haha, I just went back to the vent thread. Quite a hilarious obsession about Dualities toasters and bagels. I don't think I've ever given the subject so much so much thought!

Isn't this post an exact duplicate of what you posted to me a while back? Do you copy and paste your own quotes in fear that YOUR memory is going?

LOLOL

Fwiw, It immediately came to my mind when I read your post - no need for searching.

That I don't remember, and FT's search function doesn't either.

You're missing my point as I was being sarcastic. I don't use the FT search function for his posts because I don't CARE enough to search for someone's old post on what he said or didn't. This is a internet BB for all purposes. I don't spend time searching one's past post history to prove or disprove something. My time is more valuable than that.

No need to search, when you have normal memory functions. Your latest “No toaster ovens” thread was just a few months back.

Just use a blowtorch for your toast. It's small, takes up little counter space, and it's portable. 🙂

I think everyone missed your point if it was that.

Best of all a torch is fast.