I've used mine a few times now and I'm happy with the results. I don't have to use different pots to brown meat, I can do it all in the crockpot. That's great. I don't have to watch and stir, I just throw everything in and walk away.
I do have a pressure cooker which I only use about 3 times a year.

My oven has a slow cook setting(high and low)--use it like a crock pot all the time--no storage problem use same pots I use everyday.