They don't make em' like they used to
919906
This was a replacement for an older Sony camera...camera quality just isn't there. Has a 5 second delay from click to pic & constantly auto focuses while in video mode.
2811243
They SURE DON'T Make Them Like They Used To!  We bought this one to replace an "identical" one purchased 30 years ago which unfortunately I melted on the stovetop.  The new one has replaced the handle and the spout with some kind of cheap flimsy modern plastic instead of the historical bakelite such that the new stuff melts if you let is whistle for more than a few seconds.  Now the spout looks like is has formed some kind of cancer!  Also the new plastic conducts the heat more so you always burn your hand.  SOMETIMES, the OLD WAY is the BEST WAY!
121468
They're not as heavy-weight as my old set - the quality isn't as good as it used to be.  Bring our products back to America and get out of China!
3204810
I loved these when I first started using them a couple of years ago, and I still have a couple of old pairs that I keep to use under bathing suits.  There's a noticeable difference between how they were then and how they are now (2012):  These days they've become thinner, the edges are less neat, and the coloring is sometimes inconsistent within a pair.  I had to return my latest pair because it arrived with some sort of dirty, gluey substance smeared on one of the covers.  I'm normally pleased with Pure Style products, so I'm disappointed that they're not keeping up the quality they once offered.

A better alternative is the Bristols 6 Nippies Skin.  They do not wrinkle like the Smooth'ems, have a neater edge, and are slightly stiffer, so they don't show through as much.  They are also a bit larger.  The Nippies do have the issue of being slightly grippy whereas the Smooth'ems are more silky, but I think the trade-off is worth it.  Nippies also come in a wider range of colors and come with a nice box, so I've switched over completely.
4755864
the GOAT cookies, although they're not nearly as good as they used to be.
4885193
these use to be the best little char-broilers --- when they 1st came out years ago they were amazing to cook on --- they do not cook like they use to, also the automatic lighter quit working after a couple of uses
1704671
I've bought these Dearfoam slippers for many years and the product just isn't as good as it use to be.
503357
I purchased this set  a year and a half ago on a big sale. They cook pretty well and evenly, but if you think you are buying the quality of 30 years ago you are in for a disappointment. I was excited to buy them because my mother has hers for 30 years and they are still shiny and clean and sturdy. We have a large family with home cooked meals every night so they are heavily used. I've had mine for a year and a half and they look old and spotty. The handle of the 3 quart saucepan comes loose after every use. I'm quite disappointed of the decline in quality.
4502332
Not what they used to be.  The edges are rough and unfinished.
3624044
it works but not the same like the good old days to where it fits like a glove, but it does work
265468
Not like the older ones... This does not feel as solid as the old ones, and seems slightly smaller.
1314679
last one did not last long, guess they just don't make them like they used to!  This one great so far.
3502387
These used to be really good little flashlights that were made in USA. They are now made overseas and are not as durable or well-made. I ordered four of them, and one had a defective switch. Also, although the beam is adjustable, there isn't as much of a difference between the wide and spot beams as there was in the older version. But if you're looking for a small non-LED flashlight, these are okay. However, I doubt they will last as long as the old ones I had (which were over ten years old).
593945
They don't make them like they used to. For that much money I would expect a little bit better welding and workmanship. Few spots you can tell where they burned through the aluminum. Definitely not as good as they used to be.
3693182
SEEMS TO HAVE LOST QUALITY ON KEEPING AN EDGE OVER THE YEARS.
REPLACEMENTS FROM 5 YEARS AGO MUCH BETTER
2811992
I bought one from a fundraiser last weekend. I have bought these for years so I recognize that the quality is just no longer there. It was not good at all, where they used to be truly excellent.
4155514
I bought these years ago, and they worked like a charm.  Eventually, however, they just stop working -- apparently because they short out.
So I got a four pack of them this last time.  And they are simply not made as well as they used to be.  They now break after one or two kills....
Which is really a drag, because this used to be a great product.  But no more.