Is this a cheap knockoff or the Arcoa? Looks flimsy as the Gopher, tiny screws. No locking nuts. No Arcoa written anywhere. Made in China on cups.
801192
I ordered 3 of them back in Dec, 2013 and love them. I have others types but these are the best by far! No labels on mine, ordered from "For Your Water", $12.67/ea +$10.00 s&h. Total cost for 3 plus shipping was $58.07. On black handle, "ArcMate Mfg Corp, Escondido, CA. other side "Mfg under one or more U.S. Pattent...". Locking nuts and small (4) rivets. On handle, (2) really small phillips screws into black plastic and (1) white plastic screw, slotted on both sides. Should have ordered extra cups/nuts but planning on ordering at least one more gripper so will be no problem. As I said, really love them --- and use them, am a woodworker and hip problems.
801193
The one I ordered did not have suction cups, but is exactly the same as the one I received from the hospital rehab dept. That one lasted over 2 years. It is made in China. . The info on the bottom says it is a Sammons Preston Rolyan AA8042. The rivets are small, but there are no screws that I can see.
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I ordered 3 of them back in Dec, 2013 and love them. I have others types but these are the best by far! No labels on mine, ordered from "For Your Water", $12.67/ea +$10.00 s&h.; Total cost for 3 plus shipping was $58.07. On black handle, "ArcMate Mfg Corp, Escondido, CA. other side "Mfg under one or more U.S. Pattent...". Locking nuts and small (4) rivets. On handle, (2) really small phillips screws into black plastic and (1) white plastic screw, slotted on both sides. Should have ordered extra cups/nuts but planning on ordering at least one more gripper so will be no problem. As I said, really love them --- and use them, am a woodworker and hip problems. I ordered 3 of them back in Dec, 2013 and love them. I have others types but these are the best by far! No labels on mine, ordered from "For Your Water", $12.67/ea +$10.00 s&h.; Total cost for 3 plus shipping was $58.07. On black handle, "ArcMate Mfg Corp, Escondido, CA. other side "Mfg under one or more U.S. Pattent...". Locking nuts and small (4) rivets. On handle, (2) really small phillips screws into black plastic and (1) white plastic screw, slotted on both sides. Should have ordered extra cups/nuts but planning on ordering at least one more gripper so will be... » Read More I ordered 3 of them back in Dec, 2013 and love them. I have others types but these are the best by far! No labels on mine, ordered from "For Your Water", $12.67/ea +$10.00 s&h.; Total cost for 3 plus shipping was $58.07. On black handle, "ArcMate Mfg Corp, Escondido, CA. other side "Mfg under one or more U.S. Pattent...". Locking nuts and small (4) rivets. On handle, (2) really small phillips screws into black plastic and (1) white plastic screw, slotted on both sides. Should have ordered extra cups/nuts but planning on ordering at least one more gripper so will be no problem. As I said, really love them --- and use them, am a woodworker and hip problems. « Show Less
1823759
Looks like the exact same machine made by a different company. Notice the logo stamped on top. The one in the link is a different logo (different company) but they are the same exact machine :) and mine works fantastic!! You won't be disappointed if you buy it! Btw I bought this machine for Christmas and mine doesn't have a logo stamped on it.. It's just plain white so I'm pretty sure they are selling an imitation of the real thing... Which is why it's "500$ off the original price" but even tho it's a knock off, it works great! And is worth the money.
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If they break easily, they are not borosilicate (think Pyrex) I've got Arcoroc bowls that are 30 years old. I was given some glass bowls that looked exactly the same, but they didn't have the "Arcoroc France" imprint. They were obviously fakes, none lasted more than a few months--same handling as the ones that are 30 years old. I just bought some Duralex bowls--they have an imprint are a little thicker than the Arcoroc bowls. It will be interesting to see if they hold up as well. If they can't take the dishwasher--they're fakes or just junk, they're more dangerous than useful. I think an imprint is a good indication if they're right or wrong. If they break easily, they are not borosilicate (think Pyrex) I've got Arcoroc bowls that are 30 years old. I was given some glass bowls that looked exactly the same, but they didn't have the "Arcoroc France" imprint. They were obviously fakes, none lasted more than a few months--same handling as the ones that are 30 years old. I just bought some Duralex bowls--they have an imprint are a little thicker than the Arcoroc bowls. It will be interesting to see if they hold up as well. If they can't take the dishwasher--they're fakes or just junk, they're more dangerous than useful. I... » Read More If they break easily, they are not borosilicate (think Pyrex) I've got Arcoroc bowls that are 30 years old. I was given some glass bowls that looked exactly the same, but they didn't have the "Arcoroc France" imprint. They were obviously fakes, none lasted more than a few months--same handling as the ones that are 30 years old. I just bought some Duralex bowls--they have an imprint are a little thicker than the Arcoroc bowls. It will be interesting to see if they hold up as well. If they can't take the dishwasher--they're fakes or just junk, they're more dangerous than useful. I think an imprint is a good indication if they're right or wrong. « Show Less
1539164
It is a straw cup, though I have got another color, it shouldn't make any difference. I'm also using the foogo series and don't see any difference. Thermos also has various series for various markets, check the ones for far east, must be better quality and cuter design
1498230
If this is from Shangwen, do not buy. I had to send mine back, and had a real hassle to get my money back. I bought mine from The Vitamin Shoppe in Colorado. It was so good, I ordered a second unit.
781091
Hello Barbara, no its a Chinese knockoff but its good quality...I have many Apilco and Pillivuyt ceramics...I bought one of these to replace a Chinese set I bought when it was all I could afford and have used them for 30 years to make Mocha pots of cream my wife's favorite.
357646
It is the same as the think geek one, but honestly overall this is just a piece of foam with a giant sticker on it, so its cheap to begin with. In my opinion you will get better value going to etsy.com and buying a sturdy wooden one.
1022013
I don't think the problem is knockoffs. I purchased one from Amazon that was new and the chrome plating was peeling in a two inch square area. I sent it back and was refunded. Next I looked in stores that used to sell them and they no longer carried them. I enquired at one of the stores and was told that the quality was so awful now and that is the reason they are not carried. How unfortunate.
1415238
The carton it comes in says it is made in China - I did not see a "Made in..." stamped on the griddle itself. I am a very picky person about things Made in China. Most of the time if I know they are Made in China, I will not buy it. I have bought 5 griddles in the last 6 or 8 years and they all failed in one way or the other. So far I've had this one 3 months and use it every day. I am not gentle with it as far as the coating goes and I use a stainless steel spatula. The coating has held up to my abuse so far. It hasn't warped like my other griddles - I don't know why. I must note that the grease trough around the cooking surface is one reason I bought this griddle, but as others have noted, liquid type foods such as egg omelets and pancakes will crawl into the trough before they are "hard" enough to not flow. As I said in another comment, I just stop the flow of liquids into the trough with my spatula if the food item is small enough. If it is a three egg omelet I pour a small amount of egg and wait 'til it is hardened a little and then pour some more, etc. I recommend buying this griddle. I looked at this griddle on Williams Sonoma and it is the same price as Amazon.com
1278312
Since it was made in China idid not expect to find one, and being phsyic or is it psyco. I knew that! Look like most of the garbage plastics and I would throw it there. 2.0 most plastics are VERY QUESTIONABLE and I try to never use them.
321401
Not sure if it is a knock off. It was not as sturdy or hot as my chi. So I will stick with the chi brand
338930
I ordered the 30-pack through Prime, so I got them in 2 days, but they don't have the logo and the wrist straps are incredibly cheap. The one I have clicked so far is about as loud as a box clicker. I can't find my legit logo'd iClick to compare it to, but I'm fairly sure these are knock-offs. Makes sense seeing as they came out to $0.80 a piece including the wrist coil. So long as they work, I don't care too much.
226417
It's a generic version from China. Mine broke the first day I had it and I got a refund. When something is that inexpensive, there's a reason. Stay away
1203497
If memory serves correctly, my item arrived in a nondescript white box with no logo or brand name. The bottom of the thermos is stamped "Stainless Steel" and there's a sticker "Made in China." Whether it is BPA free is anyone's guess. I'm sorry I couldn't be of more help.
339324
That is a good question, {May have been China} no place of origin on the box, and if it is not replaced, do not order their products. Because you could get ripped off as well. Just don't buy, till they honor their word. Thanks, Marion Hester[
1468541
From reading through more of the comments, it seems pretty clear that the positive reviews were based on RiMei razors, but that at least some vendors are substituting significantly worse products ("Major components are plastic!"). Unfortunately, at this point, I don't know how someone would reliably get a decent razor through this product listing. I'd try to find one that actually says RiMei (or Edwin Jagger, Merkur, Lord, etc.).
1468542
Panda town is the company I bought from. They had the one with good plating that wont rust. It comes in a white package with red lettering. The one in the colorful package is rusty junk... if you get that one chuck it in the trash asap....dont use the blade that comes with any of these...its crap.