I'm still using the Farberware electric frying pan I bought in 1959 at White
Front Store on South Central, in Elay..and my Sunbeam portable mixer circa
1966...

harriet & critters...
> I have a Sunbeam waffle/sandwich grill my mother used when I was a
> child, I made waffles for my children and later my grandchildren. It
> still works. I have a westinghouse toaster and a Sunbeam mixer---both
> bought in late 50s---still work. I have a Rival crockpot and an
> Osterzer blender that processes even the hardest raw vegetables bought
> during the 70s, Both work as good as the day I bought them.
> My appliances are not fancy designer pieces but they are dependable.
> My grown children are buying these appliances today and they break down
> in no time at all. Is there any quality brands being made today or is
> everything overpriced junk? Anne
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