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This toaster replaced an old T-Fal toaster that still works, but was showing small signs of possibly needing replacement. I liked the T-Fal, but as you can tell from the picture it was showing signs of age. One thing I did not like about the T-Fal was that the words indicating what each button did wiped right off very easily with a swipe of a dish rag. So this time I thought I would try another brand. I researched at all the web sites selling toasters and I found that there were no perfect toasters to be had (at least according to the opinions I read). It didn't seem to matter how much you spent. Since I really didn't want to spend $400 for a toaster, I settled on this KRUPS model. For $68.46 I have an attractive looking toaster that does the job nicely. I love bagels and I would have to give a higher mark to KRUPS for bagel toasting versus my old toaster. Does it take longer to toast than my old T-Fal? Perhaps it does, but so what. I am not sure why that is an issue with a lot of the comments I have read. When I want toast, I put the bread or bagel in and than go set the table, pull out whatever I want to put on the bagel, etc. I am not standing there watching the toaster with bated breath. This toaster is very easy to keep shiny and I love that the crumb trays are in front (my old toaster had them in the back). I have had this toaster for a little over a week. Will it last the seven plus years my old toaster did? Time will tell, but for now I am happy with my purchase and I believe you will be pleased with this mid price range toaster.