I saw so many negative reviews for this little gizmo that I'm forced to chime in with the opposite opinion. It does EXACTLY what it's supposed to do. It picks up one and only one paper filter each time, and it does it on the first try every time. Perhaps it works with some brands of filters better than others, and I just got lucky, but I find no fault with it whatsoever. I've had it only about one month, so I cannot yet attest to its durability, but if it broke and required replacement every six months (and I don't think it will), then for this price I'd find that acceptable. If excessive stress and frustration contributes to heart disease and ill health, then this filter separator will probably add months or years to my life, and it keeps me from starting each day with a burst of cussing.
Rating: [5 of 5 Stars!]