I received this toaster in a box that looked like it had been through a war. The box already had a return label on it. Some joker at Best Buy, upon receiving the damaged box back, put it in a shipping box and sent it out to me to fulfill my order. This is the only method at our disposal to complain in a way that MIGHT be heard.

I've been using the Hamilton Beach 2-Slice Wide-Slot Toaster for a few weeks now, and it's been working really well. It heats up quickly and toasts evenly, whether I'm making bagels, thick artisan bread, or standard sliced bread. The wide slots are super convenient and the toast comes out just the way I like it—crispy on the outside but still soft inside. I also appreciate the simple controls and the defrost and cancel buttons, which are handy. The toaster looks sleek on the counter with its black finish, and it's easy to clean with the removable crumb tray. Only reason I'm giving it 4 stars instead of 5 is that sometimes the toast pops a little too forcefully, and the exterior gets a bit warm during use. But overall, it’s a solid and reliable toaster for the price. Definitely recommend if you're looking for something straightforward and effective.

This toaster is perfect for everyday use. The wide slots easily fit bagels and thick bread, and it toasts evenly with simple settings. It’s compact, easy to clean, and looks sleek on the counter. Great value for the price!

Great toaster. Purchased to replace 10 yr old toaster. Looked everywhere to find a small size replacement. BB had Hamilton Beach at a Great Price! The toaster is simple without digital lights but it is fast! Easy to clean crumb tray and cool to warm outside. So far it is set on 1 and makes perfect no burnt english muffins.

[Employee of bestbuy] Toasts so perfect! I like that it is not bulky, simple cute and gets the job done perfectly!