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Title: not new; disappointing
Review: I ordered a pair of these tongs as a gift because I love the pair that I have. However, this item did not arrive in new condition. The product tag was stapled onto the tongs, suggesting that they had been returned. In addition, the tongs were held together with 1/2" tape-- something that should have been unnecessary, given that the stem can be pulled out to keep the tongs in a closed position (which was not necessary for shipping). The item was clean, but seemed to have been used. Perhaps I was predisposed to see a problem once I saw the stapled tag and the tape around the tongs, but this was quite a disappointment.
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