FWIW, I saw a ton of Skims products on clearance and assumed that BRS was phasing them out. I don't expect any company to just eat piles of inventory based on reviews...
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It is just wasteful for manufacturers (of anything) to produce cheap junk that just goes in the bin on first use. A $2 hammer where the head breaks off on the first hit of a nail "you get what you pay for" sure, but why make that garbage in the first place - all just goes straight to landfill. It's sole purpose is to profit off people who haven't learn't the old adage "buy cheap buy twice"
It was a $740 skimmer on sale for $360 Neither of those prices would identify any issues were to come... before "you should have known it was half off" is said... There are new models out.Been to a Harbor Freight? There is a market for something designed barely good enough to last long enough for the project you need to do, but don't want to spend 2-3-4x the price on a brand-name version that will sit on your shelf for the rest of eternity.
Considering the $ investment in fish/coral/etc. it might be best to stick with the higher rated/price product than take the chance to save a few bucks and some headache.