Mine that was purchased in 2000 doesn’t work anymore l
Disastrous_Award_789 on
A 50-year-old crock pot still going strong…meanwhile my smart coffee maker needs therapy every time the Wi-Fi blinks.
Capt_Foxch on
Those old crockpots are nearly indestructible. Bonus points if the crock is removable for cleaning!
buttfirstcoffee on
Planned obsolescence became a thing. Too many electronics that are designed to fail and cheaper to replace than repair. I hope this crock pot gives you another 40 years of service
assotter on
I have this exact same crackpot, still works great
Acct-404 on
Bonus as the old ones will actually hold food warm for long periods of time without burning/drying out the food
manondorf on
it doesn’t even have wifi?? How is it going to get firmware updates? How will it run ads???
Thirteen_of_One on
Clearly not from the same batch that caused the fire in the Pearson house.
I was recently using and appreciating the salad spinner we got as a wedding present in 1988: some plastic things were also built well in the “way back”!
MoistPimiento on
I’m guessing you never watched “This is us.”
MJPURA on
Awesome! I love using my crockpot. I’d like a ricemaker
churiositas on
it’s all the lead glaze keeping it together
LendogGovy on
They actually crock at the right temps (lower) unlike new ones that come from a litigious society when it comes to food handling, so they will burn food on them and get crusty.
Myotherself918 on
someoldguyon_reddit on
But how do you manage without wifi? Need to get a new one that won’t work without a subscription.
Hey, billionaires gotta eat too.
tempest63 on
I have one that’s similar but in burnt orange. My mom got it way back in the 70’s, dog chewed the cord, so she bought a different one. Said I could have her old one so took it apart and replace the cord. It’s a love/hate I’ve developed for the thing, makes meals easy but a PITA to wash cuz it don’t come apart.
Fit_Entry8839 on
Quick Google says a crockpot in 1974 cost around $25. In 2025 dollars thats $164. Target has one for sale this size for $19.99. People are welcome to buy a $100+ crock pot today that will last longer. But they’ll pick the cheap one then complain why it doesnt last. Thats why I always invest in quality appliances. My 10 year old toaster was $150, and people thought I was crazy for buying it. But I’m guessing it’ll last a lot longer then the cheaper ones!
qtjedigrl on
Having *This is Us* flashbacks
More-Consequence9863 on
Back when companies prided themselves on quality. I swear things are made to break now just to get consumers to buy another
gorginhanson on
Low, off, high
Perfect number of settings
calico_unicorn on
Fun fact- lead was used in most glazes for crock pots before the 1980s
Due-Sheepherder3106 on
Lead, lead lead, lead, so much lead in my fooooooodd! Seriously though that’s a lot of lead.
trucorsair on
We had one for probably 30yrs, they were almost bulletproof
robo-dragon on
My late grandmother had hers up until the day she passed and my aunt has it now. Still works! Given proper care, that thing will probably continue to cook meals for another few decades.
Culalquanga on
Dude we used to have one like that at my Grandma’s house. Thanks for the memory.
VolcanicPigeon1 on
My parents have one of these, and a hand mixer from the 70s in avocado green.
I remember we were at a museum ranch showing like everyday life and one of the displays had a yellow and white bowl. I thought “Why is that here? We have that exact bowl at home.”
SimpleGuy7 on
No matter what you cook in there it all takes like crock pot. Yuck
pantiesNstockings on
We used ours yesterday from 1968. It was free, it’s clean, and it works great. So why would you replace it?
i_suckatjavascript on
You think there’s another Crockpot that can RIVAL yours?
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Mine that was purchased in 2000 doesn’t work anymore l
A 50-year-old crock pot still going strong…meanwhile my smart coffee maker needs therapy every time the Wi-Fi blinks.
Those old crockpots are nearly indestructible. Bonus points if the crock is removable for cleaning!
Planned obsolescence became a thing. Too many electronics that are designed to fail and cheaper to replace than repair. I hope this crock pot gives you another 40 years of service
I have this exact same crackpot, still works great
Bonus as the old ones will actually hold food warm for long periods of time without burning/drying out the food
it doesn’t even have wifi?? How is it going to get firmware updates? How will it run ads???
Clearly not from the same batch that caused the fire in the Pearson house.
I was recently using and appreciating the salad spinner we got as a wedding present in 1988: some plastic things were also built well in the “way back”!
I’m guessing you never watched “This is us.”
Awesome! I love using my crockpot. I’d like a ricemaker
it’s all the lead glaze keeping it together
They actually crock at the right temps (lower) unlike new ones that come from a litigious society when it comes to food handling, so they will burn food on them and get crusty.
But how do you manage without wifi? Need to get a new one that won’t work without a subscription.
Hey, billionaires gotta eat too.
I have one that’s similar but in burnt orange. My mom got it way back in the 70’s, dog chewed the cord, so she bought a different one. Said I could have her old one so took it apart and replace the cord. It’s a love/hate I’ve developed for the thing, makes meals easy but a PITA to wash cuz it don’t come apart.
Quick Google says a crockpot in 1974 cost around $25. In 2025 dollars thats $164. Target has one for sale this size for $19.99. People are welcome to buy a $100+ crock pot today that will last longer. But they’ll pick the cheap one then complain why it doesnt last. Thats why I always invest in quality appliances. My 10 year old toaster was $150, and people thought I was crazy for buying it. But I’m guessing it’ll last a lot longer then the cheaper ones!
Having *This is Us* flashbacks
Back when companies prided themselves on quality. I swear things are made to break now just to get consumers to buy another
Low, off, high
Perfect number of settings
Fun fact- lead was used in most glazes for crock pots before the 1980s
Lead, lead lead, lead, so much lead in my fooooooodd! Seriously though that’s a lot of lead.
We had one for probably 30yrs, they were almost bulletproof
My late grandmother had hers up until the day she passed and my aunt has it now. Still works! Given proper care, that thing will probably continue to cook meals for another few decades.
Dude we used to have one like that at my Grandma’s house. Thanks for the memory.
My parents have one of these, and a hand mixer from the 70s in avocado green.
I remember we were at a museum ranch showing like everyday life and one of the displays had a yellow and white bowl. I thought “Why is that here? We have that exact bowl at home.”
No matter what you cook in there it all takes like crock pot. Yuck
We used ours yesterday from 1968. It was free, it’s clean, and it works great. So why would you replace it?
You think there’s another Crockpot that can RIVAL yours?