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Review: CoLibri Pocket Auto Covering Machine

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UPDATE (January 7, 2024): I wrote the blog post below almost 15 years ago (!!), and since then, a lot of things about Colibri have changed. The company is under new ownership, and the customer service has improved sooo much! Now there are virtual trainings and lots of check-ins to make sure everything is working correctly. A phone call or an email to the company puts you in touch with people who can help - no hassle trying to get ahold of someone.  The machine has also undergone a major redesign - there's no manual lever system to hold down when covering the book - now everything's electronic, and the machine cuts with the touch of a button (or the press of the foot pedal, which allows for hands-free operation). The welding bar, which is what bent on my original machine (probably because the people applying the covers were 13 years old😁) is now readily available for purchase online, which can prolong the life of the machine. I haven't had any issues with the bar on my new