It's pretty difficult to find any appliances that are made well and with good quality parts - especially small appliances. Most small ones are just throw away items anymore, no matter how expensive, or inexpensive that they are. I can remember as a kid, my Dad taking small appliances to a repair shop if he couldn't fix them himself. Who does repairs anymore?? - anyone?? I bought my son and DIL the Platinum Keurig Coffee Maker for Christmas - and it is made in China. It wasn't cheap by any means, so I'm hoping it lasts a good long time!