Dualit Classic 2 Slice NewGen Toaster - Stainless Steel - Hand Built in the UK - Replaceable ProHeat elements - Defrost Bread - Mechanical Timer - Copper Classic Toaster

It's just a toaster, it's a simple device that hasn't changed in any meaningful way in a very long time. That being said, the philosophy of this toaster represents something that we've lost in recent times: Creating simple, serviceable products that are built to last rather than cheaply made products that are meant to look good and cost little and then be disposed.I cannot speak for the "performance" of the toaster, like I said, it's a toaster but these points are why I support this product.1) It is "hand assembled" in a first world country by regular people who I can only assume are paid living wages. It is kind of funny but when you turn the toaster upside down it will actually have marked on the bottom the name of who put it together, mine was built by Harry. Thanks Harry, it works.2) It is easily serviceable. All parts are available and replaceable. All parts are easily disassembled.3) It is made of seemingly lasting materials... that is, the body is all metal and no plastics to crack and fade.Last toaster you'll ever need to buy? Remains to be seen, but I agree with the premise.

This toaster was broken out of the box,my guess is the box took a hit at some point,likely on the raise/lower lever,as the mechanism was totally inoperable when removed from the(triple!)box..however i bought this toaster in part because it would be repairable...now,i had assumed that would be in the future..but nevertheless,a few screws to remove the bottom plate and the issue was obvious,a bent copper shaft that was easily straightened and everything was fine...i am glad i was able to buy this at a significant discount through amazon,as full price is clearly more than this is worth.as much as i want to support a first world mfg still making things in the old way,this is not the super nice luxury item one might expect at this price,its just a toaster,its simple and made well enough,it does look fantastic..but its just a somewhat quirky toaster.

It's a great toaster, with one design flaw - one of the feet is "adjustable", seemingly based on the (unlikely) assumption that, in 2019, many purchasers have uneven countertops.Try as I might, twisting it back and forth, tightening and loosening the screw, prodding and poking it, first with fingers, then with a variety of tools, both grippy and spiky, I couldn't coax that poor little foot to extend beyond its default stunted position, so the toaster constantly wobbled on my perfectly flat countertop.I contacted Dualit, hoping that they might just send me a 5-cent normal-height foot. Even from the UK it wouldn't have cost them more than a pound or so in a little jiffy bag.Nope.Instead they told me I could either ship the otherwise flawless and perfectly functional toaster back to Amazon, or I could order a new foot for almost $20(!) from their local supplier.5-star toaster, except for that weird little foot, and minus-a-hundred stars for the indifferent customer service.

Even toasting owned it for a year and the has not changed, solid build can be repaired so it does not end up in the landfill and best of all NOT MADE IN CHINA.

It's just a toaster, it's a simple device that hasn't changed in any meaningful way in a very long time. That being said, the philosophy of this toaster represents something that we've lost in recent times: Creating simple, serviceable products that are built to last rather than cheaply made products that are meant to look good and cost little and then be disposed.I cannot speak for the "performance" of the toaster, like I said, it's a toaster but these points are why I support this product.1) It is "hand assembled" in a first world country by regular people who I can only assume are paid living wages. It is kind of funny but when you turn the toaster upside down it will actually have marked on the bottom the name of who put it together, mine was built by Harry. Thanks Harry, it works.2) It is easily serviceable. All parts are available and replaceable. All parts are easily disassembled.3) It is made of seemingly lasting materials... that is, the body is all metal and no plastics to crack and fade.Last toaster you'll ever need to buy? Remains to be seen, but I agree with the premise.