After about 2 years the cheap $15 toaster from WalMart is trash. It worked
well for the time, but just did not hold up. I see toasters for $100 and
up. Seems a bit much for simple functions. Are they really better?

All we need is a 2 slice that can handle English muffins and bagels in
addition to regular bread.

I saw a Russell Hobbs for $39 that claims to be fast and emerge efficient
because the top closes with the bread inside. Nice, but I've been know to
crisp up a roll by laying it on top of the toaster.

Oh, and I'm NOT going to buy the $219 Dualit even if it is very good. .

--
Ed

http://pages.cthome.net/edhome

"Edwin Pawlowski" > wrote in
m:

> After about 2 years the cheap $15 toaster from WalMart is trash. It
> worked well for the time, but just did not hold up. I see toasters
> for $100 and up. Seems a bit much for simple functions. Are they
> really better?
>

I'd look for a vintage toaster on eBay. Better quality and construction,
and no solid-state controls to fizzle.

--
Wayne in Phoenix

*If there's a nit to pick, some nitwit will pick it.
*A mind is a terrible thing to lose.

"Edwin Pawlowski" > wrote in
m:

> After about 2 years the cheap $15 toaster from WalMart is trash. It
> worked well for the time, but just did not hold up. I see toasters
> for $100 and up. Seems a bit much for simple functions. Are they
> really better?
>

I'd look for a vintage toaster on eBay. Better quality and construction,
and no solid-state controls to fizzle.

--
Wayne in Phoenix

*If there's a nit to pick, some nitwit will pick it.
*A mind is a terrible thing to lose.

I agree with the sentiment - how can a super expensive toaster do a much
better job of making toast? We tend to go for mid range prices and they
last anything up to 10 years. I can't believe that a toaster costing 8
times that would last 8 times longer. Our requirement is that it takes 4
slices (there are 3 of us and if we have to put toast through several times,
the first slices are cold. By a reasonably priced toaster and spend your
money on things you really need for the kitchen - good knives, pans etc.

"Edwin Pawlowski" > wrote in message
m...
> After about 2 years the cheap $15 toaster from WalMart is trash. It
worked
> well for the time, but just did not hold up. I see toasters for $100 and
> up. Seems a bit much for simple functions. Are they really better?
>
> All we need is a 2 slice that can handle English muffins and bagels in
> addition to regular bread.
>
> I saw a Russell Hobbs for $39 that claims to be fast and emerge efficient
> because the top closes with the bread inside. Nice, but I've been know to
> crisp up a roll by laying it on top of the toaster.
>
> Oh, and I'm NOT going to buy the $219 Dualit even if it is very good. .
>
> --
> Ed
>
> http://pages.cthome.net/edhome
>
>

I agree with the sentiment - how can a super expensive toaster do a much
better job of making toast? We tend to go for mid range prices and they
last anything up to 10 years. I can't believe that a toaster costing 8
times that would last 8 times longer. Our requirement is that it takes 4
slices (there are 3 of us and if we have to put toast through several times,
the first slices are cold. By a reasonably priced toaster and spend your
money on things you really need for the kitchen - good knives, pans etc.

"Edwin Pawlowski" > wrote in message
m...
> After about 2 years the cheap $15 toaster from WalMart is trash. It
worked
> well for the time, but just did not hold up. I see toasters for $100 and
> up. Seems a bit much for simple functions. Are they really better?
>
> All we need is a 2 slice that can handle English muffins and bagels in
> addition to regular bread.
>
> I saw a Russell Hobbs for $39 that claims to be fast and emerge efficient
> because the top closes with the bread inside. Nice, but I've been know to
> crisp up a roll by laying it on top of the toaster.
>
> Oh, and I'm NOT going to buy the $219 Dualit even if it is very good. .
>
> --
> Ed
>
> http://pages.cthome.net/edhome
>
>

On Sat, 14 Aug 2004 05:31:59 GMT, "Edwin Pawlowski" >
wrote:

>After about 2 years the cheap $15 toaster from WalMart is trash. It worked
>well for the time, but just did not hold up. I see toasters for $100 and
>up. Seems a bit much for simple functions. Are they really better?
>
>All we need is a 2 slice that can handle English muffins and bagels in
>addition to regular bread.
>
>I saw a Russell Hobbs for $39 that claims to be fast and emerge efficient
>because the top closes with the bread inside. Nice, but I've been know to
>crisp up a roll by laying it on top of the toaster.
>
>Oh, and I'm NOT going to buy the $219 Dualit even if it is very good. .

On Good Eats Alton Brown focused on toast and had a segment on toast.
He also had some suggestions about toasters.
http://www.foodnetwork.com/food/show..._31858,00.html

You might give the show a peek if its on before you get desperate.

Bruce

On Sat, 14 Aug 2004 05:31:59 GMT, "Edwin Pawlowski" >
wrote:

>After about 2 years the cheap $15 toaster from WalMart is trash. It worked
>well for the time, but just did not hold up. I see toasters for $100 and
>up. Seems a bit much for simple functions. Are they really better?
>
>All we need is a 2 slice that can handle English muffins and bagels in
>addition to regular bread.
>
>I saw a Russell Hobbs for $39 that claims to be fast and emerge efficient
>because the top closes with the bread inside. Nice, but I've been know to
>crisp up a roll by laying it on top of the toaster.
>
>Oh, and I'm NOT going to buy the $219 Dualit even if it is very good. .

On Good Eats Alton Brown focused on toast and had a segment on toast.
He also had some suggestions about toasters.
http://www.foodnetwork.com/food/show..._31858,00.html

You might give the show a peek if its on before you get desperate.

Bruce

"Bruce" > wrote in message
...

>
> On Good Eats Alton Brown focused on toast and had a segment on toast.
> He also had some suggestions about toasters.
>
http://www.foodnetwork.com/food/show..._31858,00.html
>
> You might give the show a peek if its on before you get desperate.
>
> Bruce
>

It is on tomorrow night so I'll take a peek. I did get the toaster to work
but it is about time for a new one anyway.
Ed

"Bruce" > wrote in message
...

>
> On Good Eats Alton Brown focused on toast and had a segment on toast.
> He also had some suggestions about toasters.
>
http://www.foodnetwork.com/food/show..._31858,00.html
>
> You might give the show a peek if its on before you get desperate.
>
> Bruce
>

It is on tomorrow night so I'll take a peek. I did get the toaster to work
but it is about time for a new one anyway.
Ed

"Bruce" > wrote in message
...

>
> On Good Eats Alton Brown focused on toast and had a segment on toast.
> He also had some suggestions about toasters.
>
http://www.foodnetwork.com/food/show..._31858,00.html
>
> You might give the show a peek if its on before you get desperate.
>
> Bruce
>

It is on tomorrow night so I'll take a peek. I did get the toaster to work
but it is about time for a new one anyway.
Ed

"Fresh Monniker" > wrote in message
> A $100 kitchenaid was junk.
>
> A cheap Philips (Micheal Graves styling) from Target is excellent.

Looked at the Graves and did not care for the style. We actually looked in
five stores and did not find anything that really caught our eye as being
something special. Ended up buying the $49 KA two slice. It made OK toast
this morning. Bagels will come later in the week.

Saw the Alton Brown episode on toast this morning, His thought of the long
single opening as opposed to the dual slots is a very good point. He also
liked the plastic housing as it is cool to the touch and that was a factor
in our decision too. Of all the toasters we looked at, every one of them
was made in China. Only the expensive Dualit, made in England, seems to be
the exception, but we did not actually see one, just on a web page.

I know for a fact we spent (wasted?) more time choosing a cheap toaster than
we did to select a $1000+ dishwasher. I think even more time that I spent
buying my last car.
Ed

"Fresh Monniker" > wrote in message
> A $100 kitchenaid was junk.
>
> A cheap Philips (Micheal Graves styling) from Target is excellent.

Looked at the Graves and did not care for the style. We actually looked in
five stores and did not find anything that really caught our eye as being
something special. Ended up buying the $49 KA two slice. It made OK toast
this morning. Bagels will come later in the week.

Saw the Alton Brown episode on toast this morning, His thought of the long
single opening as opposed to the dual slots is a very good point. He also
liked the plastic housing as it is cool to the touch and that was a factor
in our decision too. Of all the toasters we looked at, every one of them
was made in China. Only the expensive Dualit, made in England, seems to be
the exception, but we did not actually see one, just on a web page.

I know for a fact we spent (wasted?) more time choosing a cheap toaster than
we did to select a $1000+ dishwasher. I think even more time that I spent
buying my last car.
Ed

For regular toasting, non epicurian, my $5.00 K-Mart special serves me
well. Keep you eye on the toast, not the price.


In article > ,
says...
>
> "Fresh Monniker" > wrote in message
> > A $100 kitchenaid was junk.
> >
> > A cheap Philips (Micheal Graves styling) from Target is excellent.
>
> Looked at the Graves and did not care for the style. We actually looked in
> five stores and did not find anything that really caught our eye as being
> something special. Ended up buying the $49 KA two slice. It made OK toast
> this morning. Bagels will come later in the week.
>
> Saw the Alton Brown episode on toast this morning, His thought of the long
> single opening as opposed to the dual slots is a very good point. He also
> liked the plastic housing as it is cool to the touch and that was a factor
> in our decision too. Of all the toasters we looked at, every one of them
> was made in China. Only the expensive Dualit, made in England, seems to be
> the exception, but we did not actually see one, just on a web page.
>
> I know for a fact we spent (wasted?) more time choosing a cheap toaster than
> we did to select a $1000+ dishwasher. I think even more time that I spent
> buying my last car.
> Ed
>
>
>

For regular toasting, non epicurian, my $5.00 K-Mart special serves me
well. Keep you eye on the toast, not the price.


In article > ,
says...
>
> "Fresh Monniker" > wrote in message
> > A $100 kitchenaid was junk.
> >
> > A cheap Philips (Micheal Graves styling) from Target is excellent.
>
> Looked at the Graves and did not care for the style. We actually looked in
> five stores and did not find anything that really caught our eye as being
> something special. Ended up buying the $49 KA two slice. It made OK toast
> this morning. Bagels will come later in the week.
>
> Saw the Alton Brown episode on toast this morning, His thought of the long
> single opening as opposed to the dual slots is a very good point. He also
> liked the plastic housing as it is cool to the touch and that was a factor
> in our decision too. Of all the toasters we looked at, every one of them
> was made in China. Only the expensive Dualit, made in England, seems to be
> the exception, but we did not actually see one, just on a web page.
>
> I know for a fact we spent (wasted?) more time choosing a cheap toaster than
> we did to select a $1000+ dishwasher. I think even more time that I spent
> buying my last car.
> Ed
>
>
>

"Edwin Pawlowski" > wrote:

>Oh, and I'm NOT going to buy the $219 Dualit even if it is very good. .

It is wonderful.....your last toaster.

"Edwin Pawlowski" > wrote:

>Oh, and I'm NOT going to buy the $219 Dualit even if it is very good. .

It is wonderful.....your last toaster.

Brian Seeger wrote:
> "Edwin Pawlowski" > wrote:
>
>> Oh, and I'm NOT going to buy the $219 Dualit even if it is very
>> good. .
>
> It is wonderful.....your last toaster.

OK, at that price it should be durable as it is modeled after a commercial
duty toaster. Aside from durability, what does it do that other good
toasters will not do? Is the quality of the toast better? I bought a $50
toaster and it is not 5 times better than our old $10 toaster. Bagels are
another story though, they are better. Now that I know what this one does,
I think the bagel setting on the old toaster never worked right. --
Ed

http://pages.cthome.net/edhome

"Edwin Pawlowski" > wrote:

> Aside from durability, what does it do that other good
>toasters will not do? Is the quality of the toast better?

The toaster is HEAVY metal which retains heat. The toast doesn't "pop" up but
has to be raised manually. The advantage here is that you can toast your toast
and leave it lowered and keeps it warm without further browning. Stays nice and
doesn't dry out the toast.

"Edwin Pawlowski" > wrote:

> Aside from durability, what does it do that other good
>toasters will not do? Is the quality of the toast better?

The toaster is HEAVY metal which retains heat. The toast doesn't "pop" up but
has to be raised manually. The advantage here is that you can toast your toast
and leave it lowered and keeps it warm without further browning. Stays nice and
doesn't dry out the toast.

> I agree with the sentiment - how can a super expensive toaster do a much
snip

I would agree with the poster about the $15.00 toaster working.
While its true I still would like of those vintage toasters ... can't
think of their name and were usually sent to Canadian cottages - the ones
you placed a slice of bread in the top and it automagically descended
into the toaster to start the toasting process.
I do have a confession we recently purchased a "retro" looking four slice
DeLonghi toaster -- looks like an old radio. It was originally listed for
about $90.00. However it was being cleared by a local Lowes (29.00) but
due to the usual inefficiencies (sales person didn't want to sell it as
clearance even thought the price sticker had the appropriate numbers) The
Manager sold it to me for a Total of 21.40 tax dealer prep etc. - Yes it
was on clearance.
So my Fancy bells and whistle four slice was only a little above the $15
original limit.

John LaBella > wrote in
:

>> I agree with the sentiment - how can a super expensive toaster do a
>> much
> snip
>
> I would agree with the poster about the $15.00 toaster working.
> While its true I still would like of those vintage toasters ... can't
> think of their name and were usually sent to Canadian cottages - the
> ones you placed a slice of bread in the top and it automagically
> descended into the toaster to start the toasting process.

Was probably a Sunbeam, as the process was completely automatic, from
lowering the bread to returning it after toasting. I believe Sunbeam
still makes them, but they're not all that easy to find.

> I do have a confession we recently purchased a "retro" looking four
> slice DeLonghi toaster -- looks like an old radio. It was originally
> listed for about $90.00. However it was being cleared by a local Lowes
> (29.00) but due to the usual inefficiencies (sales person didn't want
> to sell it as clearance even thought the price sticker had the
> appropriate numbers) The Manager sold it to me for a Total of 21.40
> tax dealer prep etc. - Yes it was on clearance.
> So my Fancy bells and whistle four slice was only a little above the
> $15 original limit.
>



--
Wayne in Phoenix

unmunge as w-e-b

*If there's a nit to pick, some nitwit will pick it.
*A mind is a terrible thing to lose.

John LaBella > wrote in
:

>> I agree with the sentiment - how can a super expensive toaster do a
>> much
> snip
>
> I would agree with the poster about the $15.00 toaster working.
> While its true I still would like of those vintage toasters ... can't
> think of their name and were usually sent to Canadian cottages - the
> ones you placed a slice of bread in the top and it automagically
> descended into the toaster to start the toasting process.

Was probably a Sunbeam, as the process was completely automatic, from
lowering the bread to returning it after toasting. I believe Sunbeam
still makes them, but they're not all that easy to find.

> I do have a confession we recently purchased a "retro" looking four
> slice DeLonghi toaster -- looks like an old radio. It was originally
> listed for about $90.00. However it was being cleared by a local Lowes
> (29.00) but due to the usual inefficiencies (sales person didn't want
> to sell it as clearance even thought the price sticker had the
> appropriate numbers) The Manager sold it to me for a Total of 21.40
> tax dealer prep etc. - Yes it was on clearance.
> So my Fancy bells and whistle four slice was only a little above the
> $15 original limit.
>



--
Wayne in Phoenix

unmunge as w-e-b

*If there's a nit to pick, some nitwit will pick it.
*A mind is a terrible thing to lose.

"Wayne" > wrote in message
>
> Was probably a Sunbeam, as the process was completely automatic, from
> lowering the bread to returning it after toasting. I believe Sunbeam
> still makes them, but they're not all that easy to find.

We had one like that at home about 50 years ago. I don't know if the toast
was anything special, but it was fun to watch the toast go down by itself.
Ed

"Brian Seeger" > wrote in message
>
> The toaster is HEAVY metal which retains heat. The toast doesn't "pop" up
but
> has to be raised manually. The advantage here is that you can toast your
toast
> and leave it lowered and keeps it warm without further browning. Stays
nice and
> doesn't dry out the toast.

Sounds good but . . . .
Considering the $170 difference, I'll wait for just now. I can buy a couple
of new tools for that kind of money

In article >,
says...
>
> "Wayne" > wrote in message
> >
> > Was probably a Sunbeam, as the process was completely automatic, from
> > lowering the bread to returning it after toasting. I believe Sunbeam
> > still makes them, but they're not all that easy to find.
>
> We had one like that at home about 50 years ago. I don't know if the toast
> was anything special, but it was fun to watch the toast go down by itself.
> Ed
>
>
>
I got one of those, along with a number of other appliances, at a post
office auction about 40 years ago. It was great fun watching it.
--
Jerry Bank
Trenton, New Jersey
Music is the language of the gods.