Why is this 8-quart model $379 when the 8 and 1/2 quart model (also on Amazon) is $219? A larger pot is $160 less? Am I missing something?
1553946
I noticed that also. The cheaper model only weighs 9 lbs., this one weighs 13 lbs. Must be more heavy duty.
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Both are 8 Liter pots. The $379 pot is wider and shallower, and because the base is heavy, the larger footprint adds 3 pounds to the weight. The "braiser's" inside bottom is waffled to make it easier to turn meat; it is perfect for braising. The wider dimension also accommodates a larger inside pan, even a 9-inch cheesecake pan. However, if you do not need to brown, but need extra height to toss in lots of veggies for stock or broth, or to stack crème brulee cups, the narrower pot might be better (but the largest possible inside pan would be only 7 inches in diameter).
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This pot is alot wider than the 219 model. Excellent for browning larger pieces of meat. My guess is the wider pot needs more "substantial construction"
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I am in the process of researching this as well, but it appears that the 8 qt. is a "hotel quality", so I believe that it is more substantial construction.
1223314
The price seems to be the lowest when there are only a few(1-4)models left. I bought mine last week when Amazon only had three left and the price was about $80 dollars less than today. I have noticed this before that when they get a new shipment the price is $2000 and when only a few left it goes down to $1800.
114751
I would suggest the 5.5 quart. I think I'm going to order one of those today. Good luck.
1636861
Bought this at Home Depot for $8.27 and thinking that was expensive, checked the Amazon price. Wow, was I surprised at the Amazon price. Guess I should check more often.
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HI I just went to home depot site and it is the same exact one for 439.00. I see that amazon has it now for one thousand eight hundred plus dollars which is absolutely ridiculous. I hope no one buys it for this price. At the time I paid 499.00. even that was high due to the fact that water gets in somehow from the back. Hope this helps.
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Amazon won't allow me to post an external address site URL here. However, if you go to crock-pot dot com and click Parts and Support at the top, enter the model number SCCPVL610-S, I found the lid for $12. You can buy the stoneware for $15. However, I tried the 'Add to Cart' link, but couldn't find the cart or a way to 'proceed to checkout'. So, I clicked on 'CONTACT FORM' button just to the right of those cart links. Lo and behold, in the upper right-hand corner was the 'My Cart' link. Looks like their website could use a little bit of work! ;-} Bottom line: lid plus shipping and tax was about $22 to my city.
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there are three 2 1/2 quart pots. This is one of my all time best appliances every. The temperature cooks evenly. It sits well on the counter top. The only thing it does not have is a timer for cooking time with a shut-off. I would not let that deter you from purchasing. I recommend it to all of my friends. I have 3 other very large crock pots as well. Got this one 6 months ago and it gets used all of the time. clean up is very easy.
792357
Because this is Amazon, where the price can change from day to day. http://camelcamelcamel.com/Aroma-AID-509-Induction-Cooktop/product/B007WQ9ZII
1038119
The unit has the option of an extended length piece which allows you to blend in a deeper pot. I believe it was about $25-$30.
1254874
As I recall, the capacity is 30 quarts. I would be leery of buying from any vendor where this kind of basic information isn't supplied. Not all vendors are created equal. Just because you're buying on amazon doesn't mean anything. People get on here that have gotten their goods from other sources, and they aren't necessarily very connected to the company whose goods they're selling. So be sure to look very closely at all the details of your potential transaction, because you might be getting into a bad deal. Sorry to go on forever about this, but the fact that information this basic isn't supplied raises major red flags with me.
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You are absolutely correct, we messed up and it is a typo. They hold as follows:Small holds 1.25 qts, the medium holds 3.5 qts, and the large holds 4.5 qts (not to the border but a quatity you would would normally put in a pot without it spilling). I hopw that helps, and we have updated the listing to have to correct information. Thanks for pointing it out.
129575
I was just wondering the exact same thing. I found this same 2.2 lb product on another site for $16.95. I wanted to order it from Amazon due to my Prime account and free shipping, but even with shipping costs from the other place it ends up being MUCH less costly. Are we sure this is priced right? Doesn't seem to be. Sorry, if this isn't an answer but just another question...
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Y'all are looking at the wrong one. The higher priced one isn't from Amazon and it's just the 725T. Do your search for the 725T PLUS - it's still $399 - I know, I just got one! It's thru Amazon, while the more expensive one is straight from Horizon.
2263179
The difference appears to be volume. The item listed here is one pint (smaller & lower price). The item you're comparing it to is one quart (larger & higher price).
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I was investigating the same thing when I bought mine. As far as I know there are only two sizes, 2 qt. and a smaller qt. size. My mom has the smaller version and you can barely squeeze a decent serving for three people out of that one. My advice is get a 2 qt. machine. It's better built, the bowls are bigger, and thicker walled, and you can always make less. My Unit is the STAINLESS STEEL 2 qt. model number CIM-60PC, I don't know what the black model number is for the same size? You might try going on cuisinart.com and emailing them that question. I remember being confused about the lack of info on amazon when I bought this one, but I was after the stainless steel model. I was investigating the same thing when I bought mine. As far as I know there are only two sizes, 2 qt. and a smaller qt. size. My mom has the smaller version and you can barely squeeze a decent serving for three people out of that one. My advice is get a 2 qt. machine. It's better built, the bowls are bigger, and thicker walled, and you can always make less. My Unit is the STAINLESS STEEL 2 qt. model number CIM-60PC, I don't know what the black model number is for the same size? You might try going on cuisinart.com and emailing them that question. I remember being confused about the lack... » Read More I was investigating the same thing when I bought mine. As far as I know there are only two sizes, 2 qt. and a smaller qt. size. My mom has the smaller version and you can barely squeeze a decent serving for three people out of that one. My advice is get a 2 qt. machine. It's better built, the bowls are bigger, and thicker walled, and you can always make less. My Unit is the STAINLESS STEEL 2 qt. model number CIM-60PC, I don't know what the black model number is for the same size? You might try going on cuisinart.com and emailing them that question. I remember being confused about the lack of info on amazon when I bought this one, but I was after the stainless steel model. « Show Less
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The original model had cost around $40. It appears that the newer model has been "cost reduced" (I have to leave that research up to other Amazon customers since I do not have the new one). From pictures, the new model appears to look cheaper.