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All Things Considered => General Discussion--Food Related => Topic started by: Canadian John on October 01, 2018, 03:51:44 PM
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Is there such a machine? Our " OLD" blender (GE Processor/Blender) died and we want to replace it with something that won't fall apart in a year or two..There some very costly units available that should prove out. While researching, I found some of those have had bad reviews as well as the mid priced units.. Do you or anyone you know have long term experience with your blender, and if so what make is it? What kind of use does it get? I can always fall back on, you get what you pay for, if in doubt. Thanks all.
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These are the threads I personally like, especially when I can at least give data. You may not buy it, but I can give you some hard facts!
Like many small appliances, I went through a bunch from age about 20-50, buying the "cheaper" stuff cuz it seemed like the thing to do. Now this is not a high end blender buy any means (they start at about $350), but it is not the $29 ones I usually ended up with. I bough the blender below (I would have bet my last dollar it was a Waring) at the Las Vegas Restaurant Depot in 2011 for $90, one because I was tired of going through $29 blender and they said this was a low end "bar" type blender. It has worked well. About the only thing I use it for is Gatorade Slurpee's...About 10 a month. So it has not gotten a lot of work, but it was rated fairly well, and it has not skipped a beat in almost 8 years.
No frills, it does not have 12 speeds like most every other one I have bought, but it does chew through ice. I bet it would destroy milk and ice cream.
Hamilton Beach HBB908 Bar Blender (https://www.therdstore.com/hamilton-beach-hbb908-bar-blender-two-speed-motor-44oz-polycarbonate-container)
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We got a Waring 2-speed commercial many, many years ago that's still going strong - at least it was when we last used it a few years ago. I don't think we've touched it since getting a NutriBullet system from Costco. It's lighter, easier to use and clean, and works just as well if not better. Capacity is a little less but that's about it. Had it only for 4 years but it's still seems like new and we use it almost every day. Probably won't last as long as the old vintage blenders did, but then nothing does.
What types of things do you plan on using for?
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I use the vitamix going on about 4 or 5 years. It gets a lot of use and has stood upwell
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Vitamix is your answer. They're beasts and worth every penny.
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We also have a Vitamix. It's at least 10 years old and we use it a lot. I noticed Target now carries them for less than we paid back then.
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VitaMix are nice units, pretty much the Rolls-Royce...but they are about $400 aren't they?
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VitaMix are nice units, pretty much the Rolls-Royce...but they are about $400 aren't they?
And worth every penny. The only blender I’ve ever used that will pulverize berry seeds.
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We've had the blentec for a few years now. Been a good unit so far and easy to clean. With a Groupon we picked it up for $200. When the kids started getting into smoothies we went through a few blenders before settling on this one. Others just couldn't get a thicker smoothie done.
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You might consider researching the country of origin before you make your purchase.
It's not easy and in many cases there are no choices (i.e., computers & cell phones), but being selective is important to some people.
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We got a Waring 2-speed commercial many, many years ago that's still going strong - at least it was when we last used it a few years ago. I don't think we've touched it since getting a NutriBullet system from Costco. It's lighter, easier to use and clean, and works just as well if not better. Capacity is a little less but that's about it. Had it only for 4 years but it's still seems like new and we use it almost every day. Probably won't last as long as the old vintage blenders did, but then nothing does.
What types of things do you plan on using for?
Crepes, blending pie mixes. Just mid to light duty blender use on about weekly basis. When the old blender died, my wife was blending the mixture for 4 pecan pies w/o stopping. that would re classify as H D use to me. If that were the norm I would say we required a commercial class of blender...
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VitaMix are nice units, pretty much the Rolls-Royce...but they are about $400 aren't they?
That's right. Add a good 30% to that for Canada... Some of their models here are $1,000, plus our 13% sales tax. Their web site lists factory refurbished with a 5 year warranty at a generous discount..I need to do some more research into this. The cost could very well outweigh the aggravation.
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Why not just use an egg beater or Kitchen Aid mixer for those types of things. Egg beaters are pretty cheap!
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VitaMix are nice units, pretty much the Rolls-Royce...but they are about $400 aren't they?
That's right. Add a good 30% to that for Canada... Some of their models here are $1,000, plus our 13% sales tax. Their web site lists factory refurbished with a 5 year warranty at a generous discount..I need to do some more research into this. The cost could very well outweigh the aggravation.
Don't know if you have a Costco near you, but here in the Bay Area, I've seen roadshows for BlendTec and I think Vitamix as well. That might be a good way to see and taste one in person if you're thinking about a high end machine.
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VitaMix are nice units, pretty much the Rolls-Royce...but they are about $400 aren't they?
We bought a refurbished one directly from Vitamix at a pretty significant discount. I see some for around $250 right now. Ours was indistinguishable from new.
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These are the threads I personally like, especially when I can at least give data. You may not buy it, but I can give you some hard facts!
Like many small appliances, I went through a bunch from age about 20-50, buying the "cheaper" stuff cuz it seemed like the thing to do. Now this is not a high end blender buy any means (they start at about $350), but it is not the $29 ones I usually ended up with. I bough the blender below (I would have bet my last dollar it was a Waring) at the Las Vegas Restaurant Depot in 2011 for $90, one because I was tired of going through $29 blender and they said this was a low end "bar" type blender. It has worked well. About the only thing I use it for is Gatorade Slurpee's...About 10 a month. So it has not gotten a lot of work, but it was rated fairly well, and it has not skipped a beat in almost 8 years.
No frills, it does not have 12 speeds like most every other one I have bought, but it does chew through ice. I bet it would destroy milk and ice cream.
Gatorade slurpee?!? That sounds fantastic. Do you just use bottled gatorade and ice? Or do you use the powder?
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I mix up a batch of the powered, then put a full scoop in the blender with crushed ice, and fill with liquid Gatorade.
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Vitamix here also, not sure what model I think I got it from QVC a few years ago. Makes the smoothest,silkest applesauce you could ever want. The GF at the time thought I was crazy for buying a $600.00 blender, but when I used to to make her pumpkin smoothies and milkshakes she didn't care. They are loud though
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Vitamix all the way. I bought three of them for my wife and two daughters over the years out of Costco. The three of them could break just about anything and this product has held up quite well. The two that my daughters own are well over 17 years old. My older daughters unit required a new upper pitcher unit last year due to being placed in storage without proper cleaning. The other unit that I bought at the same time for my other daughter is still chugging away fine. I bought another unit for my wife maybe 10 years ago after my daughters moved out with theirs. The only problem we've had with it is one of the kids used the plunger without the lid in place and chopped it up. The nice thing about these older units is that you can still get support and parts.
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And another Vitamix
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Yeah—being different—I have a Ninja. I don't suppose I work it very hard but it's fine for my use.
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Yeah—being different—I have a Ninja. I don't suppose I work it very hard but it's fine for my use.
We have owned a ninja for roughly a year and use it daily with no complaints.
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Yeah—being different—I have a Ninja. I don't suppose I work it very hard but it's fine for my use.
We have owned a ninja for roughly a year and use it daily with no complaints.
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Wife also uses her Ninja daily for the past 3+ years no issues. I really like the coffee and spice grinder.
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VitaMix are nice units, pretty much the Rolls-Royce...but they are about $400 aren't they?
We bought a refurbished one directly from Vitamix at a pretty significant discount. I see some for around $250 right now. Ours was indistinguishable from new.
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Do the refurbished units come with the same warranties, customer service, parts replacement, etc... that you would expect if buying new? I'm actually not even sure what the warranties/service is like for new units, just figured it would be good for the price.
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VitaMix are nice units, pretty much the Rolls-Royce...but they are about $400 aren't they?
We bought a refurbished one directly from Vitamix at a pretty significant discount. I see some for around $250 right now. Ours was indistinguishable from new.
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Do the refurbished units come with the same warranties, customer service, parts replacement, etc... that you would expect if buying new? I'm actually not even sure what the warranties/service is like for new units, just figured it would be good for the price.
Full 5 year warranty on the refurbished units.
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part of the Vitamix crowd. We love ours
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I think we have Kitchen Aid but it is lucky if it is used once a year.
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Vitamix here also.
We use it at least 4x weekly, some seasons daily.
It's held up beautifully, no worries.
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VitaMix are nice units, pretty much the Rolls-Royce...but they are about $400 aren't they?
We bought a refurbished one directly from Vitamix at a pretty significant discount. I see some for around $250 right now. Ours was indistinguishable from new.
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Exactly what I did; free shipping and no sales tax. For $250 it was a higher end model that retailed in the $400+range.
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I have a 10 year old vitamix and a 15 year old vitamix. Both are strong as day 1
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Vitamix here, I’ve made everything from soup (heats it up too) to ice cream, it’s the most used small appliance I own and if it ever breaks it will be replaced with whatever is the newer model vitamix. Only change I’d make is I wish it were a little quieter.
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We just made ice cream last night in the Vitamix.
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I think we have Kitchen Aid but it is lucky if it is used once a year.
Once again this guy and Bar-B-Lew are on the same wavelength.
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I know they're expensive, but if you're looking for a long lasting machine, it's gotta be a Vitamix. They're built like a tank and last for years. I wouldn't give mine up.