Is this just a knock off of the CucinaPro piece? The cucinapro piece has over 300 reviews.
1638234
Well, I don't know but this item works perfectly for me and heats up really fast. I like the fact that it has different heat levels
1638235
A lot of the same reviews are on both, same price, same picture. just different name stamped on it.
1690482
This is only a wild guess, but I imagine it's the labor that goes into the finish. I bought the less expensive for my husband last Christmas (he loves to cook) and have been very satisfied. We use Barkeeper's Friend to polish it up now and then and it looks great. He has a few pieces of the more expensive type, but other than a small difference in weight, I can't tell any difference in the cooking ability. If you are a real gourmet chef, you probably won't be happy with any but the most expensive cookware. However, if you are like most of us, the less expensive will serve you well for many years. :)
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I purchased from Amazon, when I had a problem Cuisinart replaced my CSK 250. I don't think they would do that if it had been a knock off. Understand, despite claims, non-stick eventually deteriorates regardless of how careful you are with the pan. I use my pan about two times a week, and it still looks new. It will eventually fail, I am ok with that, just don't buy into any non-stick being a forever pan.
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I have no answer for this, but took a look at the products that a lot of the 5 star reviewers reviewed. It appears as if a lot of them reviewed the same supplements, books, wire hangers, and LED lights. Smells like paid reviewers to me. The likelihood that all of those people happened to purchase and love all of the same products is almost impossible.
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I wonder that too, looks like many of the reviews could be fake or people from the company. They only have 1 review and it happens to be this product....
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Don't know off hand, but here is the contact information where you can ask the question directly:http://www.cucinapro.com/contact.html
222474
Le Creuset does not discolor! I have prepared many sauces and stews and it is as lovely as when I bought it. I think more important than discoloration is if the interior starts to fleck and break away. Caution about purchasing knock-offs (may have Le Creuset on the label, but if the price is too good to be true, then it is not a Le Creuset!!!
1399094
Its called postum. They bought the recipe. Its supposed to be the same. BUT its super expensive. Go to their website postum dot com
621112
The cucina pro 530 I got was wooden, but was defective, only 1 of the two arms that make the pasta formed it correctly. The other arm was welded about 2 mm too short. I never sent it back but bought a antique unit made in the USA and it works great. Hope this helps.
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The Pizzazz Plus is just the way the manufacturer is branding the newer version of the appliance, indicating that it can cook pizza "plus" lots of other things, like chicken wings, etc. The newer model has an improved timer, in my opinion-the older model that I owned years ago had kind of a touchy timer. Also, the non-stick finish seems to be better on the newer model. Get the "Plus" model, even if it's a few dollars more-it's worth it. You will use it a lot!
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No, I do not find this to be a knockoff. The fragrance lingers and smells the way it always has. I've noticed that some reviewers have not had a good experience, but my bottle is the real thing.
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It appears that Cuisipro is or was a brand name used by Browne Ltd, and this ricer is now being sold under "Browne". Mine, bought in 2002, is in a box labeled Cuisipro with Browne Ltd in the fine print. It looks like that has changed in the meantime. (I've now switched to Cooks Illustrated current favorite ricer, a plastic model made by RSVP.)
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I would like to but I only have the one that is on my cooker. I have found them to be hard to deal with myself. It just so happens that a friend of mine bought the buy one get one free special. Since she went for that offer,they would only give you one set of utensils. I called the number I had gotten off of the internet and the gentleman said I had the wrong department and he connected me to the right department but, honest to goodness I waited to talk to someone about ordering just the utensils and some of the other acessores for mine.This is no joke but after waiting on the phone for 15 minutes or more I just hung up the phone and gave up. I like to fix omlette's with mine but there is a problem with that. When I go to make omletes the bottom is done but the top is still like raw eggs. I have seen the commercial but what I find kind of strange that they can cook a steak in it. It looks like to me the bottom would burn and top wouldn't get done? What I find strange is that they don't even use a meat thermometer to check the internal temperature. That is very risky. Someone could get really sick eating food that hasn't met the health standards. I am going to use mine until it dies and then I will have no further contact with the company. Maybe someone that has had better luck with theirs would be able to suit you. I am sorry I couldn't be of any help.
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One way to tell if a review is fake, is if it says amazon verified purchase on it. If they at least purchased the product from Amazon it is less likely to be a fake. Another way to tell is by reading them, most of the fake reviews are the sorts you would hear on the infomercials. Like, This product is great, i have tried many weight loss supplements with no effect. But once i tried "product" i just couldn't believe the difference. They usually talk about how this is the only product for them, and try to discourage you from buying other products. Or just plain and simple leave a simple review not explaining their experience with the product, and just claiming it works. People get paid to leave fake reviews, so just because they have prior reviews doesn't always mean they are real reviews. Maybe the previous ones were fake as well. Or maybe they were a previous member who shopped on amazon and now is doing fake reviews for companies. All of those are possibilities. So just pay close attention to the reviews, check to see if they are verified purchases, and if they sound too good to be true. Usually your gut instincts will kick in and tell you that a review is fake.
2088479
Yes it is. I love this elite cuisine. It does everything, and easy to clean. Enjoy!!!!
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No, I recall there being many reviews for this item and avidly reading them all at the time. (I purchased this item years ago and it is still ''like new".) Now, I seem to have a vague memory of the Instructions actually stating ''not intended for ceramic cooktop". I do not know if an induction cooktop is the same as a an induction cooktop. Really, it would be worth it to ask amazon, go to the "Help" section and select for them to call you, or you can e-mail them, or chat with amazon. I have, many times, relied on amazon.com to find out information of all sorts for me, Robert L., so don't believe all our opinions. We might all be wrong, or there might be another product perfect for you. cvsk12 No, I recall there being many reviews for this item and avidly reading them all at the time. (I purchased this item years ago and it is still ''like new".) Now, I seem to have a vague memory of the Instructions actually stating ''not intended for ceramic cooktop". I do not know if an induction cooktop is the same as a an induction cooktop. Really, it would be worth it to ask amazon, go to the "Help" section and select for them to call you, or you can e-mail them, or chat with amazon. I have, many times, relied on amazon.com to find out information of all sorts for me,... » Read More No, I recall there being many reviews for this item and avidly reading them all at the time. (I purchased this item years ago and it is still ''like new".) Now, I seem to have a vague memory of the Instructions actually stating ''not intended for ceramic cooktop". I do not know if an induction cooktop is the same as a an induction cooktop. Really, it would be worth it to ask amazon, go to the "Help" section and select for them to call you, or you can e-mail them, or chat with amazon. I have, many times, relied on amazon.com to find out information of all sorts for me, Robert L., so don't believe all our opinions. We might all be wrong, or there might be another product perfect for you. cvsk12 « Show Less
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Hi there. It is not a knock off. It is Genuine. I have using it for 2 moths already . I guarantee you, it's a good set.