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I would have preferred receiving the label separately as something I had the option (or not) of placing there myself. The phone service usually stays intact during these periods, however anything requiring electric is dead until the power is restored. It is a solid little phone (did not quite expect the "heft" to it that it has), appears to be well-put-together, rings fine and has a good sound quality (not tinny or with interference as one might expect for a phone for this price ~ I've had "cheap" phones before and "sound quality" is just not something I would expect to find at this price ~ under $13). But again, for the money, even this inveterate bargain-hunter could not find a better deal.I must say I am a little amazed at some of the reviews on here which portray a sort of "shock" that this is made in China.
We needed an inexpensive corded phone with no added features (the 13-Number Memoy feature is something we will never use) as we live in an area which occasionally experiences untility outages due to severe weather. For the price, which included Free SuperSaver Shipping, one would have a hard time finding a better deal. That is no big deal and did not affect my overall rating as I will just remove it eventually (carefully, as the base cannot be immersed, however have found the blue D**n dishwashing liquid on a coarse cloth is perfect for removing sticky substances such as labels, etc). It was packed well in its own box and packed by Amazon Fulfillment quite adequately. Cell phone coverage here is also very sporadic and hard to come by, so a corded phone was essential to our well-being.This phone fit the bill perfectly for our needs.
I suppose if someone wished to use this label to write their "favorite numbers" on, they could place transparent packing tape over it so it would not get dirty and/or wear with regular cleaning. I love sitting at home in my pajamas searching for great deals on Amazon and not having to run from store to store looking (and not having the benefit also of others' reviews) and then having my chosen item(s) on my doorstep within a few days. The white color and sleek modern styling go well with our post-modern decor. It is very hard to find products NOT made there these days and current and past administrations are to blame for this ~ NOT Amazon (although I do wish Amazon would place the Country of Origin on ALL of their products). The only thing I didn't particularly care for was that it comes with a "favorite phone numbers" paper label stuck on the base (under the handset).
There is no plastic covering for this and I can see where it will eventually get "dirty-looking" or unsightly with regular cleaning. I would have been "shocked" if it WASN'T made in China ~ although my family does try to search out American-made products (however they are increasingly harder to find).Amazon itself, as they have been with every order I have placed with them, was wonderful and had it on my doorstep within four days of ordering (along with two other items in the order). That benefit alone is, well, ------> Price-less.
Having a phone plugged into the wall is recommended as a safety item in case of power outage. This phone has an easy-to-use switch to turn off the ringer so that it hangs quietly on the phone jack waiting for the day I may need to use it, and it has a (dimly) lighted key pad. That's all I wanted, and that's what I got. Unobtrusive and perfect.
I have had mine for years and it is still kicking. This is, more or less, the same phone that was in every US kitchen in the 1970s. If you're in need of a basic phone of good quality, this is a good model to get. Good for kitchens and bedrooms, if you like a phone in your bedroom. If you're somebody who only used the phone occasionally or just needs it for quick calls, this is a good low-cost solution.
If all you need is a simple phone,no whistles,bells,etc.,this phone works great.Good volume and volume control.Can't beat the price.I like it.
Best corded phone on the market -- voice quality, lighted keypad, small footprint. It's everything I need.
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