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My $15 thrift store blender gave up during a smoothie party in Portland
I was making a big batch for friends when the motor just quit with a sad little puff of smoke (and a smell like burnt plastic). I ended up having to run to the corner store and buy a bunch of overpriced juice instead. What's your go-to move when a budget buy totally fails at the worst possible time?
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palmer.christopher7mo ago
That burnt plastic smell is the worst, my cheap coffee maker did the same thing last Tuesday.
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grant.sam7mo ago
Oh man, I actually kind of like that smell, it reminds me of new electronics. @masongreen, your toaster story is way more intense though, a full fire is a different league. My old kettle used to give off a hot plastic scent every time, but it never died. I just figured it was breaking in, like a baseball glove.
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masongreen7mo ago
My $12 toaster from a yard sale caught fire last month. It was just me trying to make a bagel. The whole kitchen smelled like electrical fire for two days. I had to use the oven broiler for toast, which is a huge pain. Now I just eat cold cereal when that happens.
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