Pomtzu, you're right, I also remember the days when you took things to a repair shop, but I doubt they exist anymore. I'm just glad I still have some things that my mother left me. One thing is an iron from the sixties. It works just fine!

The other day I went to look for a new toaster, I saw a good offer on a Electrolux, which used to be good quality. I turned it upside down and saw it was made in China, so I didn't buy it.

I do hope your son's coffee maker will hold out more than a few years. I believe there is a two years warranty, though.

Oh, I bought a Miele vacuum cleaner a few years ago - now I don't dare look where it's made!