But when I put in a favorite CD and hit play, I was really impressed

Yes, the player is inexpensive, but I've had other relatively cheap CD players that are easy to use.

and I get to enjoy my old CDs again

The cd has to be playing for the program/mode button to work as a mode button, but it works

This was purchased for someone in their 90`s to enjoy their Xmas CD`s

Great compact CD player&serves my function with portable capabilities!

I highly recommend this CD boom box.

This portable cd player arrived like it wasn't ever opened and used

Great CD player

I opened up my CD player anxious to play my sleep and meditation tape, it wouldn't playmy CD, couldn't get it to work.

Simple portable CD player with great sound quality.

As for CDs not working, if you're burning your own CDs you have to see which ones you are writing on: CD - RW, CD - R, or CD MultiRead; a legit CD that is sold from a store and not downloaded on to a CD from a computer that you did yourself is always MultiRead