Well, the thing has kept a while. It's so that the back cover soiled by dripping down coffee. The filter insert broke in two. The missing Wassereinfüllmaß bothered me less, but is also a downside. I decided against a re-purchase, I would just like to see a permanent filter, then it would be a well-rounded. The price is steep, but the idea of the design and "made in Germany" will be charged. And he has earned his money, I'd even with permanent filter again drauflegen five euros. But of course there is a plastic part, you have to like.