Some of the reviews are saying the item arrived with rust. Is this true? Does this item ship new or used?
751660
My signs arrived in new condition without rust. The material appears to be aluminum which does not rust; however, it can oxidize. They have been in my yard in the winter weather for a few weeks and they still look good as new.
751661
The sign is aluminum but the pole it mounts to was iron and did have mild rust in the package. What it will do my yard through the years is anybody's guess.
894536
The surface of the heated plate on our unit appears to have started discoloring. I'm not sure it's rust;could be lime build-up. We've only had the unit about six months, so this is a little unexpected. The unit works great in all other respects.
2117269
The one that I purchased over a year ago is aged black. No rust color on it at all. I love it!
601506
The item I purchased is white enameled steel, so yes, there is some rust already. Most evident along the top and bottom rails. I'm satisfied with it, however.
453385
We have used ours infrequently for the last couple years - no rust problems i am aware of. It's a quality piece of cast iron, good paint on the outside-
645818
Nope! We have had ours for nearly three years now. It sits outside year round. We live in Ohio. No rust. The only thing that is less than perfect is the fit of the inner lid. It's not quite "true". Not a big issue. Good luck!
603593
No rust anywhere on it. We got for our granddaughter and see it all the time. I did call and ask her father and he checked, clean, no rust.
970452
I have had mine a long time, no rust. But, in addition to wiping mine dry I let it air dry some more. Then, I reassemble it and put it away.... Great item!!
1906829
I would contact them directly for a correct answer. I love mine and I've ha it for two years or so and it's never rusted and it's easy to clean. I'd buy this again. Hope this helps!
595666
I read the reviews before purchased this and did spray it with Rustoleum before using. I have had it for 6 months and it looks brand new, no rust. I am very pleased with it.
2216819
I have mine in the house, so there is no rust. I can't comment on one that's outside.
359862
No rusting here. We wash and dry it immediately by hand... probably wouldn't recommend using dishwasher soap because it is more corrosive.
1250167
No, it does not rust because it is made of stainless steel. I bought it last summer and only used it 2 times, but it seems to work just fine. :)
880482
Mine has not rusted at all and we left it out all through the winter even. I've been really happy with it.
872272
Yes its normal. You have to make sure to wash and dry it immediately. To remove the rust already there, I've used steel wool. Works great!
953200
I've had mine now for a couple of months and love it. I would be surprised if it does rust, though I haven't had a lot of time to really answer definitively. It cleans wonderfully though and even the baked on drips slide right off. Thanks
1788505
I haven't experienced any issue with rusting. How long have you had it. We've had ours for about 6 months.