Best value crock pot?

[lobolance]

 My crock pot of 30 years (!) has finally died. I'm looking for raves and hates on what's out there now. Costco is an option. And so is Walgreens

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[shortsweetcynic]

my hubby got me this one for my birthday and i love it.

no timer, but we don't run it when neither of us are home so one isn't really necessary. it's consistent, it's easy to clean, it's just awesome all around and i've been incredibly happy with it.

[lunanoir]

The biggest thing you're going to find is that the new crockpots are going to run considerably hotter than your 30 year old one (manufacturers reacting to food temperature safety mostly). Just so you're prepared to adjust!

[paulistano]

This is exactly what I was going to say. Most crockpots nowadays boil, so you'll most likely have to adjust your recipes.

[scarletgestalt]

this is mine as well and i also love it.

[karmen]

I asked a similar question last year and got some really good input:

http://hip-domestics.livejournal.com/7260379.html

Hope that helps :)

[laplor]

Ooh, I rather like the bungee cord on the one shortsweetcynic recommends - nice for when you're taking a hot dish to a pot luck.

Mine is a pretty old-school crock pot, and to be honest I would wish for the ability to have it start out on high and then switch automatically to low or to a keep warm setting.