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KansDem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jul-30-09 12:26 PM Original message |
Three days. That's how long my "new" can opener lasted... Three days. |
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MADem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jul-30-09 12:31 PM Response to Original message |
1. What kind of can opener is it? Electric??? |
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eleny (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jul-30-09 12:35 PM Response to Reply #1 |
6. I had to go back to my old manual one like this because my new manual one is crap |
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KansDem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jul-30-09 12:39 PM Response to Reply #1 |
12. No, my older one looked like that but in stylish white |
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redqueen (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jul-30-09 12:40 PM Response to Reply #12 |
14. I got the same kind a while back, same thing happened to me... |
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madokie (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jul-30-09 12:52 PM Response to Reply #12 |
30. This reminds me of a story of a couple years back |
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MADem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jul-30-09 12:52 PM Response to Reply #12 |
32. Yeah, those are lousy--the pointed bit that pierces the can tends to bend away |
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KansDem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jul-30-09 01:47 PM Response to Reply #32 |
66. That's what happened to me! |
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hfojvt (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jul-30-09 02:39 PM Response to Reply #32 |
83. my metal one has lasted forever (okay maybe 30 years) |
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Mopar151 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jul-30-09 03:19 PM Response to Reply #32 |
92. Yup! (sold as KitchenAid at Loew's) |
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Berry Cool (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jul-30-09 12:57 PM Response to Reply #12 |
38. Those are pieces of crap. |
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juno jones (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jul-30-09 01:02 PM Response to Reply #12 |
41. May I recommend a brand called OXO? |
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KansDem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jul-30-09 01:48 PM Response to Reply #41 |
67. I'll check them out... |
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Leftist Agitator (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jul-30-09 02:11 PM Response to Reply #41 |
73. We use an OXO Good Grip can opener at my restaurant. |
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Jazzgirl (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jul-30-09 02:43 PM Response to Reply #41 |
85. The manual one I have now I believe is OXO. |
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csziggy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jul-30-09 05:22 PM Response to Reply #41 |
115. I got an OXO to use because my hands were hurting |
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juno jones (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jul-30-09 09:11 PM Response to Reply #115 |
119. Sorry to hear that. |
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csziggy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jul-30-09 11:12 PM Response to Reply #119 |
136. My favorite can opener was a rechargeable one tha sat on a base |
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juno jones (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-31-09 03:42 PM Response to Reply #136 |
150. Wish I had an electric that lasted so long |
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csziggy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-31-09 07:33 PM Response to Reply #150 |
151. Yes, It was a good can opener |
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colinmom71 (616 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-31-09 07:40 PM Response to Reply #41 |
152. Another second for the OXO Good Grips brands... |
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reflection (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jul-30-09 01:23 PM Response to Reply #12 |
54. This is the only type of can opener I use also. |
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pschoeb (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jul-30-09 01:57 PM Response to Reply #12 |
69. never buy any utinsels at grocery store |
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Warpy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jul-30-09 01:58 PM Response to Reply #12 |
70. My arthritis can't take the cheap metal ones |
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tomreedtoon (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jul-30-09 06:40 PM Response to Reply #12 |
118. KansDem, get a SWING-A-WAY can opener. |
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KakistocracyHater (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-31-09 03:28 AM Response to Reply #12 |
142. I have noticed that we are getting "Factory 2nds", from all kinds of |
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Occulus (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-31-09 10:42 AM Response to Reply #12 |
145. My mom has one exactly like that |
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Berry Cool (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jul-30-09 12:57 PM Response to Reply #1 |
37. Swing-A-Ways rule. Looks like the one MADem posted a pic of. |
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pschoeb (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jul-30-09 02:16 PM Response to Reply #37 |
77. Agree AMCO Swing A Ways are the best |
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BlooInBloo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jul-30-09 01:10 PM Response to Reply #1 |
45. Hey! Gimme back my can opener! |
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elocs (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jul-30-09 01:19 PM Response to Reply #1 |
49. I've used one like that for the last 18 years. It works. That's all I need. n/t |
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Caliman73 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jul-30-09 02:21 PM Response to Reply #1 |
79. Yup me too |
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Berry Cool (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jul-30-09 04:47 PM Response to Reply #79 |
105. I confess, I have probably barely cleaned my Swing-A-Way and it still works. |
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wolfgangmo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jul-30-09 03:14 PM Response to Reply #1 |
91. I have a manual that ... |
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tsuki (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jul-30-09 03:23 PM Response to Reply #1 |
93. I have a stylish red also. You can never have enough red. nt |
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orleans (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jul-30-09 04:35 PM Response to Reply #1 |
102. i have a non-stylish tan |
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iamthatiamtatsat (4 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jul-30-09 04:44 PM Response to Reply #1 |
104. Me, too! And it just takes a moment, no electricity... |
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Ilsa (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jul-30-09 10:33 PM Response to Reply #1 |
130. That's the one I have and it works great. nt |
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devilgrrl (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jul-30-09 10:36 PM Response to Reply #1 |
131. I have one like that but with white handles - I've had it for 15 years now. Guess where it's made? |
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MADem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jul-30-09 11:01 PM Response to Reply #131 |
134. The ones I have are US made, too. |
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Mike K (539 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-31-09 12:19 AM Response to Reply #1 |
139. Your Can Opener |
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OmmmSweetOmmm (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-31-09 12:31 AM Response to Reply #1 |
140. I have this in grey and it is at least 12 yrs. old. |
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azmouse (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jul-30-09 12:32 PM Response to Original message |
2. Have you bought jeans lately? |
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KansDem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jul-30-09 12:41 PM Response to Reply #2 |
15. As a matter of fact I have... |
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closeupready (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jul-30-09 12:46 PM Response to Reply #2 |
23. Yes, I have noticed this, too. I find the fabric frays at the slightest tug |
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demosincebirth (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jul-30-09 01:23 PM Response to Reply #23 |
53. Your wallet is too fat. |
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satya (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jul-30-09 02:13 PM Response to Reply #2 |
74. You might consider these union-made in the USA jeans ... |
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azmouse (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jul-30-09 02:21 PM Response to Reply #74 |
78. Seems a litte unfair that they only have one style for women. |
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satya (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jul-30-09 03:24 PM Response to Reply #78 |
94. Here are others (not union-made, but made in USA, some from US denim) |
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azmouse (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jul-30-09 03:44 PM Response to Reply #94 |
99. Thank you! |
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dionysus (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jul-30-09 09:23 PM Response to Reply #2 |
122. i had the belt loop break off a pair of calvin klein jeans (bought because they mislabeled it..$30 ) |
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Fumesucker (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jul-30-09 12:32 PM Response to Original message |
3. Planned obsolescence |
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gmoney (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jul-30-09 12:35 PM Response to Reply #3 |
7. Just replaced my 15+ year old fridge... |
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Kalyke (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jul-30-09 12:44 PM Response to Reply #7 |
21. You can still find very good fridges made right 'chere in the good ole USA. |
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lpbk2713 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jul-30-09 01:39 PM Response to Reply #7 |
62. I replaced my 30 yo J C Penney fridge about two years ago. |
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TexYellowDogDem (24 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jul-30-09 01:40 PM Response to Reply #7 |
63. 15+ year old fridge............ |
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myrna minx (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-31-09 11:02 AM Response to Reply #63 |
147. I was about to welcome you to DU, TexYellowDogDem, |
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ellie (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jul-30-09 12:34 PM Response to Original message |
4. Yes, the latter is right |
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SoCalDem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jul-30-09 12:34 PM Response to Original message |
5. I've had TWO coffeemakers conk out since Christmas |
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eleny (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jul-30-09 12:42 PM Response to Reply #5 |
16. Sometimes I miss the fragrance of coffee perking on the stove |
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SoCalDem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jul-30-09 12:52 PM Response to Reply #16 |
33. I started out with one of these |
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dionysus (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jul-30-09 09:27 PM Response to Reply #16 |
123. with my mom it was the damned tea kettle. impossible to sleep through that whistle. |
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Blue_In_AK (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jul-30-09 05:12 PM Response to Reply #5 |
112. Similar experience here. |
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MADem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jul-30-09 10:27 PM Response to Reply #5 |
129. I use one of these babies, on top of an old jug. I just boil water on the stove |
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krispos42 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jul-30-09 12:35 PM Response to Original message |
8. My aunt in Illinois has an old can opener... |
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Bozita (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jul-30-09 12:44 PM Response to Reply #8 |
20. Bought a Chicago Cutlery knife ... made in China |
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krispos42 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jul-30-09 12:49 PM Response to Reply #20 |
26. Bought an Ohio Forge tape measure... |
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gorfle (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jul-30-09 01:53 PM Response to Reply #26 |
68. Bought a table at American Oak... |
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texastoast (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jul-30-09 12:37 PM Response to Original message |
9. Planned obsolescence |
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GreenPartyVoter (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-31-09 09:50 PM Response to Reply #9 |
154. Yep :^( |
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Hepburn (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jul-30-09 12:37 PM Response to Original message |
10. I have a 15+ year old Hamilton Beach can opener... |
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Bozita (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jul-30-09 12:53 PM Response to Reply #10 |
34. My 1yr. old Hamilton Beach coffee percolator was made in China |
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mikeytherat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jul-30-09 12:58 PM Response to Reply #34 |
39. Went through two Hamilton-Blech percolators in less than a year. |
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JimWis (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jul-30-09 12:37 PM Response to Original message |
11. Good post. Yea, I got stuff around my house that belonged to my |
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Hepburn (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jul-30-09 12:39 PM Response to Reply #11 |
13. I have an electric mixer that was my grandmother's and it has... |
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KansDem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jul-30-09 12:51 PM Response to Reply #13 |
29. I have a blender that my mom used. Must be at least 40 years old |
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madrchsod (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jul-30-09 01:37 PM Response to Reply #29 |
60. my daughter bought a complete kitchen aide for 5 bucks. |
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defendandprotect (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jul-30-09 04:55 PM Response to Reply #11 |
107. This is why so much OLD stuff is trading well on E-Bay . . . |
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TexasObserver (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jul-30-09 12:43 PM Response to Original message |
17. Probably made in China, where much of the modern crap is made. |
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madokie (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jul-30-09 12:43 PM Response to Original message |
18. And doesn't it just warm the cockles of your heart |
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phantom power (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jul-30-09 12:43 PM Response to Original message |
19. Planned Obsolescence |
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sinkingfeeling (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jul-30-09 12:46 PM Response to Original message |
22. It's terrible to be older and be able to remember when you bought stuff and it lasted for decades. |
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juno jones (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jul-30-09 01:09 PM Response to Reply #22 |
44. The old 'grandma' towels I've wound up with over the years are in |
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defendandprotect (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jul-30-09 05:01 PM Response to Reply #44 |
108. True -- the new towels aren't good . . . age quickly . . . not color fast . .. |
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juno jones (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jul-30-09 09:16 PM Response to Reply #108 |
120. The weave is much tighter and the pile softer. |
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Daphne08 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jul-30-09 01:18 PM Response to Reply #22 |
48. I was thinking the same thing. |
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Vinca (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jul-30-09 12:47 PM Response to Original message |
24. Your can opener sounds like my luck with toasters. |
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Bozita (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jul-30-09 12:59 PM Response to Reply #24 |
40. My China toaster gives off strong, noxious fumes when in operation. |
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greguganus (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jul-30-09 01:18 PM Response to Reply #40 |
47. China White? n/t |
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Fla Dem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jul-30-09 05:16 PM Response to Reply #24 |
113. Still using a 35 year old 2 slice GE toaster manufactured in Bridgepot CT, USA. |
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babydollhead (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jul-30-09 12:49 PM Response to Original message |
25. when did we get used to things not lasting? |
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lpbk2713 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jul-30-09 03:13 PM Response to Reply #25 |
90. Might have started with TV's. |
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Berry Cool (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jul-30-09 04:40 PM Response to Reply #90 |
103. My family's first 1960s color TV died after only a few years. Picture tube blew. |
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hileeopnyn8d (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jul-30-09 05:12 PM Response to Reply #90 |
111. That did happen |
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Doremus (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jul-30-09 05:28 PM Response to Reply #90 |
116. Nope. |
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proteus_lives (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jul-30-09 12:50 PM Response to Original message |
27. I've had the same one for years. |
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HughBeaumont (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jul-30-09 12:51 PM Response to Original message |
28. C.C.C! All Over Uhmerica! |
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Stevenmarc (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jul-30-09 12:52 PM Response to Original message |
31. I'm still using my mothers can opener it's got to be 50+ years old |
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kestrel91316 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jul-30-09 01:26 PM Response to Reply #31 |
56. Probably a US MADE Swingaway. See my post below. And no, I don't own stock |
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Stevenmarc (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jul-30-09 02:07 PM Response to Reply #56 |
72. Yes it is, and it will probably outlive me. |
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frebrd (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jul-30-09 02:41 PM Response to Reply #56 |
84. I have a Swing-A-Way screwed to the wall above my counter....... |
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Mariana (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jul-30-09 12:55 PM Response to Original message |
35. You might try checking your line voltage. |
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MgtPA (390 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jul-30-09 12:55 PM Response to Original message |
36. I have a Lady Kenmore electric razor from Sears I received as a gift for my 16th birthday - in 1969. |
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corpseratemedia (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jul-30-09 01:03 PM Response to Reply #36 |
43. I have one too, still use, made in 1988...! |
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pipi_k (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jul-30-09 01:25 PM Response to Reply #36 |
55. Kenmore still good quality |
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arikara (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jul-30-09 01:35 PM Response to Reply #55 |
59. Gawd I have a Kenmore washer thats 20 years old |
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Stentor7 (1 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jul-30-09 01:03 PM Response to Original message |
42. Re:Product manufacturing |
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myrna minx (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-31-09 11:01 AM Response to Reply #42 |
146. Welcome to DU, Stentor7. |
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mullard12ax7 (500 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jul-30-09 01:17 PM Response to Original message |
46. Try going into DSW to get some shoes, LOL |
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pipi_k (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jul-30-09 01:19 PM Response to Original message |
50. Before I buy anything now, I check consumer reviews |
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kestrel91316 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jul-30-09 01:21 PM Response to Original message |
51. Get yourself a Swingaway manual can opener. My original one |
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KansDem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jul-30-09 02:26 PM Response to Reply #51 |
81. Good suggestion... |
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defendandprotect (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jul-30-09 01:23 PM Response to Original message |
52. All products suck now . . . toaster ovens are exploding, for one . . . |
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defendandprotect (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jul-30-09 01:26 PM Response to Original message |
57. 50,000 American factories have closed over last 10 years . . .!!!! |
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madrchsod (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jul-30-09 01:38 PM Response to Reply #57 |
61. 50,002....two just closed in my area |
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earth mom (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jul-30-09 01:44 PM Response to Reply #57 |
64. Your post deserves it's own thread. |
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defendandprotect (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jul-30-09 04:52 PM Response to Reply #64 |
106. Heard that on Schultz the other day, but not enough about the subject |
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earth mom (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jul-30-09 10:55 PM Response to Reply #106 |
133. Gotta keep everyone drunk so they don't know what's really going on! |
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Bozita (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jul-30-09 02:05 PM Response to Reply #57 |
71. Michigan now has more healthcare jobs than manufacturing jobs. |
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madrchsod (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jul-30-09 01:35 PM Response to Original message |
58. i buy all my stuff from my local charity shop |
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gorfle (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jul-30-09 01:45 PM Response to Original message |
65. We have raced to the bottom. |
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wolfgangmo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jul-30-09 03:31 PM Response to Reply #65 |
95. A few of my favorites and a comment. |
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gorfle (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jul-30-09 03:37 PM Response to Reply #95 |
97. Leather and glue. |
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lumpy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jul-30-09 02:14 PM Response to Original message |
75. We are on our 4th toaster purchased in the last 5 years. |
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Lochloosa (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jul-30-09 02:15 PM Response to Original message |
76. Get a P-38. Best can opener EVER. |
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KansDem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jul-30-09 02:24 PM Response to Reply #76 |
80. Wow! That looks very formidable! |
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frebrd (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jul-30-09 02:59 PM Response to Reply #80 |
87. I've carried a P-38 on my keychain for close to fifty years |
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Mike K (539 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-31-09 12:31 AM Response to Reply #87 |
141. Never Fails! |
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Stevenmarc (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jul-30-09 02:32 PM Response to Reply #76 |
82. That looks like a future trip to the Emergency Room |
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gorfle (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jul-30-09 03:38 PM Response to Reply #76 |
98. I agree. |
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hileeopnyn8d (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jul-30-09 05:04 PM Response to Reply #76 |
109. This lefty could never manage to get the hang of those |
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SleeplessInAlabama (341 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jul-30-09 02:43 PM Response to Original message |
86. Maybe I'm lucky to have an "old" electric can opener.... |
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Cairycat (454 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jul-30-09 03:00 PM Response to Original message |
88. And it used to be that things could be repaired |
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tridim (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jul-30-09 03:04 PM Response to Original message |
89. I got that beat. I bought a plastic fly swatter last year.. |
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gleaner (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jul-30-09 03:36 PM Response to Original message |
96. You just stated.... |
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XemaSab (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jul-30-09 04:24 PM Response to Original message |
100. I can't find a can opener that works |
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onethatcares (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jul-30-09 04:29 PM Response to Reply #100 |
101. find a P38 at an army/navy surplus store and you'll |
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Blue_In_AK (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jul-30-09 05:06 PM Response to Original message |
110. We bought a $6 plant light (Sylvania) a few days ago |
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Tesha (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jul-30-09 06:26 PM Response to Reply #110 |
117. Normally, I pillory the "big box" home goods stores here... |
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Posteritatis (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jul-30-09 05:17 PM Response to Original message |
114. My can opener is twice my age; it is mighty and unstoppable. (nt) |
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dionysus (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jul-30-09 09:31 PM Response to Reply #114 |
126. coincidentally i just posted the same sentiment. my parents gave me a can opener when i left home, |
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dionysus (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jul-30-09 09:19 PM Response to Original message |
121. chump. my manual can opener is older than i am and still works. (just kidding) |
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bullwinkle428 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jul-30-09 09:30 PM Response to Original message |
124. "Repair shops" for all kinds of items were all over the place when |
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bullwinkle428 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jul-30-09 09:30 PM Response to Original message |
125. Sorry...duplicate post! |
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Robb (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jul-30-09 09:32 PM Response to Original message |
127. Best gift I ever got was my dad's old Milwaukee Sawzall. |
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Mopar151 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-31-09 06:38 AM Response to Reply #127 |
143. I love Milwaulkee tools |
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ControlledDemolition (901 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jul-30-09 10:04 PM Response to Original message |
128. Mine, made in the USA, is still going strong after 13 years! n/t |
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1620rock (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jul-30-09 10:52 PM Response to Reply #128 |
132. I bought a grass clipper at Lowe's, $15.00....took it out of the package |
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Naturyl (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jul-30-09 11:12 PM Response to Original message |
135. Get a Swing-a-Way. They never die. |
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Dappleganger (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jul-30-09 11:19 PM Response to Original message |
137. Still using dh's grandmother's old ironing board. |
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Manifestor_of_Light (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jul-30-09 11:59 PM Response to Original message |
138. The Electric Corning Ware coffeemaker.... |
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Patiod (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-31-09 10:30 AM Response to Original message |
144. True story about the engineer and her can opener |
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4_TN_TITANS (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-31-09 12:08 PM Response to Original message |
148. I've had the same experience with coffee pots, one after another |
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followthemoney (745 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-31-09 12:19 PM Response to Original message |
149. When Spain became wealthy from the plundered gold from the New World |
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Hekate (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-31-09 09:47 PM Response to Original message |
153. Lamps really bother me. When I go on vacation I unplug the new ones, likewise the toaster... |
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