I guess I got lucky and got a red one from Amazon; quick shipping as usual. Thanks Amazon. The grinder is great, although reconditioned one would never know it. Quiet, low static, lots of power, good range of adjustment, whats not to like? Especially the red; the only red thing in my kitchen. I get kibbitzed from my wife, but wouldn't trade it for any other.

Very happy with this purchase. Grinds consistently. Glass container definitely keeps the static down compared with plastic in other units. Would buy again.

This grinder is built like a tank--it weighs over 10 pounds. It is easy to disassemble and clean. Although the grinder was reconditioned it looked exactly like a new one.

Their is no comparision between this machine and less expensive burr or blade grinders. The unit is easy to disassemble and clean. The manual is well written and easy to understand.Compared to less expensive machines this unit is much quieter and the grind is much more uniform.

While the glass used to collect the grinds appears to be easy to break it
has not been a problem.Some critics have complained that their are not enough settings and it is hard to set the dial between the notches to control the grind size more precisely . However I haven't found I need that level of precision.

My major complaint is that up to a scoop of coffee grinds can be left in the machine.When the glass coffee bin is removed some grinds come out.

My solution is to push the coffee bin up several times against the flat plate that holds the coffee bin while the machine is running. When I remove the coffee bin I put a paper filter where the coffee bin was. Then I turn on the machine again and push up the plate several times that held the coffee bin to get the remaining grinds.

If you can afford it this grinder is well worth the money.

Kudos to Kitchenaid for making a nice, solid, well-designed burr grinder. The metallic finish on it is gorgeous, the controls simple and intuitive, and the price -- for this reconditioned unit -- can't be beat. If you have a small kitchen, this unit is pretty big to leave on the counter full-time: it is a tank! But a beautiful tank. People will compliment you on your beautiful shiny tank of a grinder. And you will have perfectly-ground coffee. I would recommend this product.

Easy to use, makes a great cup of coffee. Owning one of these makes a trip to Starbucks unnecessary.