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I thought this was the best invention EVER, but the reviews are a bit meh on Lakeland website

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cocolepew · 14/04/2009 20:45

Anyone have one?

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moondog · 14/04/2009 20:47

God that made me go in major way when i saw it in the catalogue. Who the hell needs such a thing when most kitchensalready have everything you need to do toast and eggs?

Madness i tell ye.

diedandgonetodevon · 14/04/2009 20:52

Does look a bit meh really. Another of those pointless gadgets that are fun for about 5 mins then you realise you already own a pan to poach eggs in and a perfectly servicable toaster.

imoverhere · 14/04/2009 20:55

ermmm.. odd? I think that sums it up for me.

Malkuth · 14/04/2009 20:56

Oh I want one of those so badly! I KNOW it's unnecessary and I have a toaster and poached egg pan but it is so cool!

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cocolepew · 14/04/2009 20:57

But it's quicker, it says so

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nickytwotimes · 14/04/2009 20:57

Pointless.
And not a thing of beauty either.
But, hey, if you like it and have the cash, then get it.

wannaBe · 14/04/2009 20:59

looks like a gadget to me and nothing else tbh.

And am always a bit when there are some really really awful reviews and in amongst them is a "this is so fabulous, don't know how I ever managed without it" one.

And they're not poached are they? given there isn't actually any water involved (or doesn't seem to be)

ellingwoman · 14/04/2009 20:59

But who has two slices of toast and only one poached egg?

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cocolepew · 14/04/2009 21:00

ME!

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cocolepew · 14/04/2009 21:01

someone tell me it's fabulous

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Malkuth · 14/04/2009 21:02

Of course it's pointless! If you get one cocolepew you could review it and then I can work on persuading my family to get me one for my birthday. God I need to get out more!

Actually if I drop some hints to my rich kitchengadgetwhore friend she will get one and then in a year I will get it when she needs the storage space for another gadget she doesn't use

Malkuth · 14/04/2009 21:03

Well I think it looks wonderful!

morningpaper · 14/04/2009 21:04

yes it's REALLY pointless

This must save about one minute

stirlingstar · 14/04/2009 21:05

But you can only make eggs & toast for one person at a time??

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cocolepew · 14/04/2009 21:05

Malkuth, you buy it and tell if it's any good

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ellingwoman · 14/04/2009 21:05

Some Amazon reviews

Everyone seems to love it

Malkuth · 14/04/2009 21:07

I can't. My stupid toaster just won't die. Am off to look on ebay for a cheap one though!

moondog · 14/04/2009 21:07

Lakeland is compulsory for menopausal women with empty nest syndrome who think that a violet patterned plate with integral cup holder will make thier livesmeaningful again.

That said,I love it. Also the way they develop the whole personality cult thing with the 'customer ambassador' Vety clever how they gently eased this one into the affections of the great unwashed after last one unfortunately expired.

Bumperlicioso · 14/04/2009 21:07

But it only does one egg at a time.

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cocolepew · 14/04/2009 21:10

Who are you calling menopausal ?

I only eat one egg at a time, stuff the rest of the family.

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Malkuth · 14/04/2009 21:12

What is this customer ambassador thing? Lakeland are usually hideously overpriced but every now and then they throw in a real bargain so I keep bloody looking.

edam · 14/04/2009 21:18

FORTY QUID? For a pointless gadget that doesn't actually add anything to the sum of human happiness?

This is why the economy went bust, you know. Instead of making anything useful in our own factories, we are all just buying and selling unnecessary crap made by some poor exploited person in the third world.

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cocolepew · 14/04/2009 21:20
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moondog · 14/04/2009 21:22

Malkuth, do you not get the lovely Wendy Miranda's personalised missive urging you to fill your home with all manner of mops and cake tins and Australian licorice???
You are missing areal treat.Sign up forthwith.

easterchickfordinner · 14/04/2009 21:24

Hmm it's quite good but as some of the Amazon reviews say the Toaster can be a bit hit and miss. The good thing with Lakeland that no other shop can do is - you have a lifetime guarantee on any product you buy there. Keep the receipt and for ANY reason (don't like it, broke, MIL sat on it, etc etc etc) you can take it back at any time whenever. Days, Weeks months later.