Bests & Worsts Reviews from Amazon

I bought this crock pot, based on all the good reviews. After owning it a very short time, I must say, I'm surprised so many people liked it. Here's what I didn't like: - There are no handles on the crock pot itself to aid in lifting it out of casing. This is NOT a good design, as you literally have to attempt to grab the rim and lift/push/pull the pot out of casing. All the while wearing oven mitts, or other hand protection, as the pot gets very hot. I really wish I'd have noticed this prior to purchasing. - There is no indicator light. This is very annoying, as you cannot tell, at glance, if the pot is on or off. I cannot understand why any appliance, manufactured today would lack this most basic element. - A minor complaint, but still worth noting, is that when you wash the lid, those clamps that are attached to it hold water, so it's very hard to dry, the water keeps dripping from them, even after several wipes with a dish towel. In all honesty, I regret this purchase and am already considering buying a different pot, due to the above concerns.