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Bizzy 
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Posted: 30 April 2008 at 8:17pm |
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so what do you have and how much do you like it???
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aimeejoy
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Posted: 30 April 2008 at 8:26pm |
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I just have the standard sunbeam one. If I were to get anohter (knowing now that I use it a lot), I would get the bigger sized one so i could fit 2 meals in it, and big chickens etc. Not sure of other brands tho.
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Posted: 30 April 2008 at 8:42pm |
I have a Cascade one from the Warehouse, but it is ginormous, I *think* a 7ltr? I've never tried any other brand but I  it.
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Posted: 30 April 2008 at 9:00pm |
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oo check out the specials that are bound to be surfacing over Queen's Birthday Weekend, not too far away!
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Posted: 30 April 2008 at 9:03pm |
We have a sunbeam 4.5 litre one. It roasts whole chickens even though it's not the biggest model. I also find it cooks a little quicker than the times given in the crockpot recipes I have.
We got it from appliance shed - was nice and cheap though I don't remember the exact price.
Oh and I should add - I LOVE it! My family would starve if we didn't have it since it's the only way I can produce dinner. 
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Mama2two
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Posted: 30 April 2008 at 9:47pm |
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We have a Breville. I have had it about 6 years and it gets used a lot with no problems.
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Posted: 01 May 2008 at 8:49am |
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Do you have any flybuys points? You can get the george forman slow cooker for 290pts and there are a few other slow cookers if you have around 300-400 points.
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Bizzy
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Posted: 01 May 2008 at 9:02am |
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no fly buys here...
did see tho that briscoes had them for about $50 - think it was a zip brand...
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MrsMojo
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Posted: 01 May 2008 at 9:16am |
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Bargain!! Or as my niece would say "Let's buy it!!"
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daikini
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Posted: 01 May 2008 at 11:11am |
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My DH used to work at Briscoes...
He won't let me buy anything electrical by Zip - except for the 6.5l slow cooker currently cooking a roast beef for our dinner! DH said that Zip make very good slow cookers, and that bigger is usually better.
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Neeks
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Posted: 01 May 2008 at 12:45pm |
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I used to work at Briscoes, and I wouldn't suggest buying anything Zip... they are a shocking brand and you'll be back returning it within a month.. you do pay for quality unfortunately and Zip definitely doesn't have that
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Posted: 01 May 2008 at 3:05pm |
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actuall i was going to say our zip rice cooker killed the electricity in our house on my birthday. n we don't use it now.
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Posted: 01 May 2008 at 3:54pm |
 Neeks wrote:
I used to work at Briscoes, and I wouldn't suggest buying anything Zip... they are a shocking brand and you'll be back returning it within a month.. you do pay for quality unfortunately and Zip definitely doesn't have that |
That's good to know!
Our slow cooker is a Zip one though and has been going strong since Christmas '06! I use it a lot and truly it! Hopefully Daikini's DH is right!
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Posted: 03 May 2008 at 5:39am |
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Consumer recommended the Breville Avance cooker - which happens to be the one we have and its great. Good luck finding one your happy with Deb.
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Posted: 03 May 2008 at 9:59am |
Leish wrote:
Consumer recommended the Breville Avance cooker - which happens to be the one we have and its great. Good luck finding one your happy with Deb. |
Same as us...I actually got it from Fly Buys points a few years ago now and wouldnt be without it. I use it at least twice a week! Currently am using it to make a pot of soup 
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Posted: 10 May 2008 at 6:43pm |
oops sorry Jess, I didnt answer you!
Nope, no probs with ours at all. I hope you sort it out with breville! 
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Posted: 11 May 2008 at 2:28pm |
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Jess, sometimes the elements are screwy due to a manufacturing fault. If it's still within it's warranty (normally between 12 & 24 months) you can take it back to the store you purchased it from and they can either provide you with another (still under warranty) OR give you a refund
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Andie
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Posted: 11 May 2008 at 2:49pm |
We've got the big Zip one, and it's been great here. Going on a year now, and I can easily make 2 big meals in it.
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Posted: 23 June 2008 at 2:04pm |
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Anyone got a sunbeam one? Whats the difference between a crockpot and a slowcooker? which is best? Whats a ok price for a large crockpot- say a 6L one?
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Posted: 23 June 2008 at 2:04pm |
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And if u only wanna cook one meal for 2 adults, can you do it ok in a large one?
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so i need a new crockpot...
