Even in my early childhood we never had a toaster that was any good. Now, before you shake your head and cluck your tongue stop and think about over 7 decades of burnt toast, un-toasted toast, Bread toasted more on one side than the other, and toasters that would not pop-up. Not 1, not ever, from the first use to the last. All had at least one of the above quirks. You could set the darkness control but you never new how it would come out. I tried all brands, even the expensive ones. All to no avail. My determination, persistence and patience, have finally paid off.The toaster curse is broken. The heel of the boot of oppression is lifted from the back of my neck. I ordered one on line. It is a Gevi digital toaster. No knobs, all electronic. Many new features and control options. It was a one hundred dollar toaster on sale for about sixty bucks. Had it a few days now and so far, so good. I'm keeping my fingers crossed. 
