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bucolic_frolic

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6. It's the same with most products

Reply to PatrickforB (Original post)

Wed Jan 21, 2026, 01:35 PM

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Socks, shoes, tires, aren't what they used to be. You only get durability by paying up front. You can buy a $200 toaster, or, you can replace it five times. How many would you like?

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What in the heck is going on with toasters? And YES, this is an issue. Specifically the issue is planned obsolescence so [View all] PatrickforB Wednesday OP

I hear ya Nikossitti Wednesday #1

I have noticed an explosion of absolutely ridiculous "toasters" with 'features' I can imagine using hlthe2b Wednesday #2

I've had my snowybirdie Wednesday #3

Delonghi Toaster Oven Botany Wednesday #4

I've not shopped for a toaster oven (we have an Oster), House of Roberts Wednesday #7

My old DeLonghi Toaster Oven would probably still be going if my ex hadn't pitched it because it was "old." Botany Wednesday #10

I concur on the DeLonghi oil-filled heaters. NT mahatmakanejeeves Wednesday #36

If your not too picky, you can buy one from a thrift store. Omnipresent Wednesday #5

beat me to it. mopinko Wednesday #16

It's the same with most products bucolic_frolic Wednesday #6

When we lived in roach city - Houston, Texas TexLaProgressive Wednesday #8

My Proctor-Sylex Type T71 has served me well. Hugin Wednesday #9

I cut the piece of bread in half fargone Wednesday #11

She Who Must be Obeyed nurses our 40+ year old toaster along Brother Buzz Wednesday #12

100% agree Prairie Gates Wednesday #13

You can get quality, but the cost is sky high gulliver Wednesday #14

Take a look at the mercuryblues Wednesday #15

Toaster oven is the way to go. Diamond_Dog Wednesday #17

Toaster oven. Wednesdays Wednesday #18

Same here SheltieLover Wednesday #28

I love my Black & Decker convection toaster oven dickthegrouch Wednesday #19

Go to Goodwill or find an estate sale. flvegan Wednesday #20

Oh, this is halarious! Toast on subscription! Wall Street will love it. Gosh, I can subscribe to say, 8 pieces of toast PatrickforB Wednesday #21

Thrift or second hand store. haele Wednesday #22

Let me know when you find a good toaster. It's very frustrating. Vinca Wednesday #23

Bought a microwave at Habitat Restore for $20 lostnfound Wednesday #24

We still need a toaster with a built-in TV and wi-fi - and a self-cleaning button dalton99a Wednesday #25

I can remember when their was toaster repair. Sneederbunk Wednesday #26

I toast mine in my toaster oven. SheltieLover Wednesday #27

Look for sales by those companies with pricey but excellent Ilsa Wednesday #29

I have a Proctor Silex toaster I inherited from doc03 Wednesday #30

I have one of those too, but it can't handle wide slices of bread. NT mahatmakanejeeves Wednesday #35

I've been looking for a new toaster myself. It's frustrating. MIButterfly Wednesday #31

I bought this to fit my hippie style Tree Lady Wednesday #32

That's a nice looking toaster! n/t PatrickforB Wednesday #33

Are you done complaining? Here's the answer. mahatmakanejeeves Wednesday #34

I bought a Breville toaster oven 10-12 years ago. It was pricey, even then. About $200. Toasts perfectly. Raftergirl Wednesday #37