I am interested in why these products are not shelf stocked by the likes of HN, GG, even Myer or camping stores. As an Ozbargainer, realise I can get a range of these from eBay, DealsDirect, etc. However are quality issues a reason why regular retailers will not stock them?
On the other hand, I'm interested in others' experiences, recommendations.
Bill
i know its cotd but this might be ok for your camping http://www.catchoftheday.com.au/event/37479/product/indoor-i… i didnt check postage cost thou.
Over a year ago some of those major retailers were selling Breville hotplates. Bing Lee who also sold the Brevilles are now instead selling Kambrook branded ones.
http://www.binglee.com.au/catalogsearch/result/?q=hotplate
My interest in these was to deep fry food outside. As none of the home deep fryers available today seem large enough to do a whole chicken.
These are not induction hotplates.
I've been thinking about one of these for the camper lately and you raise an interesting point - I can't recall seeing them in any bricks & mortar shops either. From the online user reviews I've read they sound like a great idea, especially for those with smaller homes, caravans and apartments. They only cost around the $50 mark and I figured it was a small enough price to pay for something that could eliminate my worries about naked flames in and around a tiny camper-trailer.