35 of 36 people found the following review helpful:
2.0 out of 5 stars
Works but low quality, October 10, 2006
This review is from: Salad Spinner (Kitchen)
I purchased two because the price was great. However, the quality is low due to large manufacturing tolerances. On one unit, the top did not fit the base, making the spinning difficult. Oddly, by swaping the top on one unit with the base on the 2nd unit, both could be made to work adequatly. However, once you have spun your greens, there is no way to remove the snapped on top because there is nothing to grab on to. You have to pull up on the spinning knob, which means the unit will not last long. I would not purchase again because it is so difficult to use. Perhaps the unit you buy will fit better. Good luck.
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34 of 36 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Good product at nice price, October 11, 2006
This review is from: Salad Spinner (Kitchen)
Unlike the other reviewer, I didn't find any problems with the fit of my unit. It spins very well and I like the large comfortable handle. The size is also perfect without taking up too much room in the kitchen. The 6 clear rubber feet does a great job of keeping it in place on the countertop as you turn the handle. I find that if you pinch the outside of the opening in the cover, the top pops right off. I wouldn't use the handle to remove the top because that will eventually cause it or the gears inside to break. The price is better than the other brand of salad spinners with the push down spinner and the handles allows the contents to spin in either direction.
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16 of 17 people found the following review helpful:
2.0 out of 5 stars
Disappointing..., December 26, 2006
This review is from: Salad Spinner (Kitchen)
I have been looking for a salad spinner for a long time, having been addicted to my old housemate's OXO Good Grips salad spinner. I was looking for a deal, but then this purchase reminds me of the adage you get what you pay for. First off, Pinzon based on the insert inside, is Amazon's Private Label brand. If this salad spinner is indicative of the quality of sourcing, I would say stay away unless you want to contribute to landfill.
1. The spinner works, but it is made of the kind of plastic you find in goods at the "dollar store", it's brittle and feels flexible that it's ready to crack at any time. The OXO is solid and sturdy.
2. The tolerances and material. The fittings of the lid to the bowl are off, you can get it on, but it's effort and frustration. The alignment is the problem and because while putting the lid on you are flexing the bowl making it a difficult fit.
The price of $25.00 is misleading, dollar for dollar go with the OXO Salad Spinner, it'll last a lot longer, give you a lot less grief. I wish I had. I'm going to stick with it since if I return it, it can't be resold and will end up in a landfill anyway. Cheap stuff not meant to last is no bargain. There are good values out there, but this salad spinner is not one of them.
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