I tried the Learning Resources® Pretend & Play® Calculator Cash Register and why you need one too.
By our senior writer: Artur Francois
Today is a exciting day for me because I get to review the Learning Resources® Pretend & Play®! I am long time this category writer, blogger and reviewer Artur Francois and you might know me from some of my other reviews. I've written for example about the Little Tikes Cozy Coupe 30th Anniversary Tikes Patrol Ride-On by Little Tikes and the K'NEX - 35 Model Building Set - 480 Pieces - For Ages 7+ Construction Education Toy (Amazon Exclusive) by Knex or maybe you have heard of the editorial piece I did on the Playskool Explore 'N Grow Busy Gears (Amazon Exclusive). Anyway, I have quite a lot experience trying out this category and recommending only the best to my readers. Therefore I was really happy when this product came on my path.
Introduction
I've been a fan of Learning Resources products1 for years and I was really looking forward to finally trying the Learning Resources® Pretend & Play® and reviewing it for you guys. I found the best deal on this site on Walmart (You can buy the Learning Resources® Pretend & Play® here.) and I didn't hesitate a moment. So I reached for my creditcard and bought one straight away. I was glad it had free shipping and 24 hours delivery when I ordered it because I couldn't wait! When my Learning Resources® Pretend & Play® arrived the next day I ripped open the packaging and was really happy with what I saw. As I said before I'm a huge Learning Resources enthusiast but I can be very critical and objective too, especially when writing for my readers. :-) After testing it for about a week now I am confident that I have the authority to write this piece. So read on and I will tell you all about my findings and if you should buy this thing.
Summary
I always start my reviews about this category with a summary, then a clear list of the pros and cons after which I'll give my rating and conclusion. So as you may have understood from the intro, I am blown away by the Learning Resources® Pretend & Play®. Learning Resources has really outdone itself on this one. The quality is great, and frankly; it just looks awesome. I know aesthetics aren't everything with this category, but it just needs to be said. Of course the price I got at Walmart was and is unbeatable so make sure to check them out when you decide to buy one yourself. As I have tried many alternatives before, I really got to say they are no match for the Learning Resources® Pretend & Play®. Just the functionalities alone beats all competitors and the durability also seems to be top notch. The customer service of Learning Resources2 is famous for being really generous so if you ever run in to any kind of problem with their products they're always really lenient with finding a solution. Long story short; not much negative to say about the Learning Resources® Pretend & Play® Calculator Cash Register really. Make sure to read to the end tho because you might be in for a small surprise!
Pros
The list of pros of this Learning Resources® Pretend & Play® is going to be much longer than the conslist and the description3 this site gives already lists them quite well. To quote just an excerpt: "- Includes 30 actual-sized play bills, 40 plastic coins, pretend credit card and suggested activities
- Recognizes both the included plastic play money and real U.S. currency
- Transactions are rewarded with lights, sounds, and voice messages
- Perfect for any play store.
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- The quality is unmatched.
- The looks are stunning.
- The price of $21.99 is a bargain compared to the competition.
- Learning Resources is leading the market when it comes to this category.
- The durability is great, so it's good for the environment.
- No other product coming out in this price range will be comparable for the coming months if not years.
Cons
When thinking of cons for the Learning Resources® Pretend & Play® I had a way harder time. Sure, lower prices is always better4 and do you really need this premium quality? That's for yourself to decide. Here is the list:
- Maybe the way the product looks is not to your taste.
- It's a premium product so maybe you don't need this level of quality.
- The Learning Resources® Pretend & Play® is so popular that soon everybody will have one.
Rating
Considering everything I wrote before you won't be surprised that I give the Learning Resources® Pretend & Play® Calculator Cash Register 5 stars, 10/10 an and an A++. In reviews I've read by professionals5 saying that it's just too good to be true I found that they maybe were a bit envious of the success of Learning Resources and they just can't comprehend the awesomeness of the Learning Resources® Pretend & Play®.
★★★★★
Verdict and Conclusion
This product really will make your life better and will make you a lot happier. (And I didn't even talk about the resale value6!) I've really done my best to be balanced in this article but it turned out to be so positive that I recommend you reading some other reviews, and you'll find out they will tell you the same goody goody story. So I can just say is that I fully recommend the Learning Resources® Pretend & Play® Calculator Cash Register to anyone in the market for it. And if you are still hesitating whether you need a new Learning Resources® Pretend & Play®. Walmart has really made the choice simple. They sell you the Learning Resources® Pretend & Play® HERE for the record low amount of $21.99. But enough talk. Just buy it and fall in love with your new Learning Resources® Pretend & Play® Calculator Cash Register!
Resources used in this article
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