Amen. I've used the same one daily for about five years now (little single cup job.) I have five or six presses of different sizes. I've broken one carafe. I've found plenty at Goodwill in unused shape. people probably don't buy them because they don't know how easy they are to use and care for.

That said, every now and again, when I visit my old neighborhood, I go to a lunch counter that's been around since the 30's. they have the massive perc that goes way up. I just love it. A plate of eggs (sunny up)with cheap, crappy, white toast, bacon and a cup of that coffee. It's all about prespective.

Drips do a good job; but, as mentioned before, the hot plate turns on and off and that ruins coffee more than perckin' it.

I'm having a nice cup as I type. This Torke stuff is a decent blend and not overly roasted. Mediocre, but drinkable. Pressed it, though.