1. It is a pain to remember to buy filters, and sometimes the grocery store is out of stock. I like the brown unbleached filters and those are not always available.

2. If you use this gold-coated filter, you should NOT grind your coffee too fine. (We grind our own in a small electric mill.) The filter allows somewhat more sediment through than the paper variety. I don't like finding even a small amount of sludge at the bottom of my mug. A careful grind does take care of this problem, however.

4. Despite the fact that gold is relatively inert and stainless, it doesn't hurt to rub down the filter and plastic with a paste of baking soda and water, once a week. This removes any bad-tasting residue that can accumulate.

All in all, when we unpacked our filter and started using it again, I was very happy. It saves paper, money and time. I recommend it if you have a cone-filter type coffee pot.

"faulty design"
While this filter is supposedly designed to work with my Krups coffee maker, the plastic frame of this cheaply made "permanent" filter snapped shortly after I began using it.

"absolutely golden!"
Every morning, when I, Erik Benson, wake up squinty and ruffle-haired, I rediscover a brand new reason to go on living; my Krups gold tone. Or "goldie," as I call it. Cup after cup of perfectly brewed coffee, with narry a ground to cramp my style, the morning talk shows turned up full blast; now that's what I call stylin'.

"worth the price"
I use my Krups coffee maker and this gold tone filter every single day and this is a must have! It's very durable and easy to clean. I usually dump it in the dish washer. My filter has lasted over 2 years and it's developed a small tear at the bottom of the filter and I'm about to replace it. Nevertheless you will save over buying paper filters in the long run.

"Work well when you forget to buy filters."
This filter is all they say it is. However I make coffee several times a day. I do not like having to clean this several times a day.

So why buy it? Believe me the day will come when you run out of filters. I tried poking wholes in a paper bag. It does not work.