depends what you want it for ... there is probably not much difference between a 10 quid hinari one from argos and a 100 pound pannini maker from a kitchen shop - they both toast sandwiches. , one just lasts longer than the other and can take more sandwiches. If i was living in digs, i would buy the 10 quid one. If toasted sandwiches were a big part of my life i would buy the 100 quid one. In my experience st's are one of those kitchen implements that seem like a good idea, you have 10 days worth of sanwiches till it becomes covered in burnt cheese .. you put it away in the cupboard for months untill you come across it one day and think "what a good idea ... mmm a toasty", have 10 days worth again and then put it away again ... and so on ad infinitum!