We bought this thermal carafe for use with a coffee maker that had to be returned because there was some sort of electrical defect (these new fangled coffee makers have computers built into them - go figure).
This carafe is basically BRAND NEW. We used it a total of two times - once when we figured out that the coffee maker wasn't working right, and a second time after we tried to reset the coffee maker (before we gave up and returned it). It is in PERFECT condition and includes the original box.
It can be used as an 8-cup stand alone carafe to keep coffee or other hot beverages warm and in an unbreakable vessel. For direct brewing, though, it only fits the above model Mr. Coffee coffee maker.