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Post by scrapbookbobbie on Aug 2, 2014 14:54:09 GMT
We are thinking about buying a Vita Mix. If you have one, is it worth the money? Costco has one right now for $500. That is a lot of money for a "blender". I would like to make healthy smoothies for breakfast, and my current blender doesn't work.
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Post by back to *pea*ality on Aug 2, 2014 14:59:56 GMT
I bought a Ninja equivalent at half the price in January. I used it not just for smoothies but as a kitchen tool in cooking. A couple of weeks ago smoke came pouring out of the motor. I thought I could save money because the Vita Mix was twice the price. Lucky I was able to get a full refund - will be replacing with a Vita Mix.
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Post by 5peanutsnana on Aug 2, 2014 15:11:51 GMT
Have one. Love it. I only regret that I didn't get one sooner. QVC has it quite often as TSV or special prices and you can get it on easy pay so you don't have to pay for it all at once. You can watch a video on QVC to see all the things it can do. Made in USA.
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Post by shawallapea on Aug 2, 2014 15:22:30 GMT
Love mine! Though I don't use it "quite" as much as I thought I would I don't regret the purchase one bit.
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Post by queenofkings on Aug 2, 2014 15:47:42 GMT
I guess I'm not getting what's so special about them? What do they do that makes them worth $500??
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Post by Deleted on Aug 2, 2014 15:48:25 GMT
I asked this same thing here (well, at Two Peas) a few months ago. I decided to take the plunge and I'm very happy with it. First, it makes AWESOME smoothies. The texture is unbelievable and perfect, no matter what you throw at it. But it can also do so much more. It makes great soups (seriously - delicious tomato soup from scratch in a matter of minutes and piping hot straight from the Vitamix). Dips, nut butters, sauces, all sorts of stuff... really easy to make and very tasty.
I use mine most days and feel the investment was totally worth it. I've never used another blender that gets the same results (though I haven't used a Blendtec, which is supposed to be equally great, just some differences in jars/accessories).
I got the one with the presets for smoothies, hot soups, etc. and while not necessary, I find it a really great feature that I use a lot. I recommend it.
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Post by dazeepetals on Aug 2, 2014 16:00:19 GMT
I love my Vita Mix. I use it for smoothies several times per week. I would use it more, but I'm leaving for work at 6 am and don't want to wake DH and DS up at that time. I have the pro series model which has about 6 presets for various types of products, which makes it easy for me to just turn it on and it will adjust the speed automatically based on what selection I've made. I also like that the container on this model is short and wide vs the tall skinny one that comes on most models.
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Post by ChicagoKTS on Aug 2, 2014 16:08:27 GMT
Love mine. I also have the pro model and it was worth every penny.
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Post by redshoes on Aug 2, 2014 16:14:04 GMT
The quality of the mixer and the variety of what it can do is outstanding. We bought the low profile red one at Target earlier this year (less than $500) and I love it. Perfect smoothies, milkshakes and pesto so far. We don't use it every day but pretty often, so I am very happy with it.
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Post by teacherlisa on Aug 2, 2014 17:11:09 GMT
I love mine. I also regret that I didn't buy it sooner. Some of the things I like to make are ice cream, pesto, ketchup, bbq sauce, smoothies, peanut and almond butter, almond and coconut milk...I really could go on and on.
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Post by MDscrapaholic on Aug 2, 2014 17:15:52 GMT
Are they quiet? I have a Ninja Bullet, and while I love it and use it every day, it is NOISY!!
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Post by scrappinghappy on Aug 2, 2014 17:17:40 GMT
We have both the Ninja and Vita Mix. The VitaMix makes a far superior smoothie. The Ninja is perfectly adequate and dh prefer it for his morning smoothie as it's easier to set up and clean up. I prefer the VitaMix - smoother, no ice chunks, no grainy spinach and a larger capacity. I also use the VitaMix to turn wheatberries, rice, etc into flour, nuts into butters, soups, pancake/crepe batters.
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Post by sisterbdsq on Aug 2, 2014 17:38:44 GMT
Everything the others have said plus two words...ice cream. Drops mic, she's out...
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Post by scrapbookbobbie on Aug 2, 2014 18:03:16 GMT
Well I think I am going to go to Costco and invest in a Vitamix. Thanks everyone for your input!
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Post by Deleted on Aug 2, 2014 18:36:14 GMT
DH and I have had a vitamix for at least 25 years - is it worth the moneynOH YEAH it sure is. We have our original one but passed it to dd when she got married. We've had our second one about 12 years. They both work as good as the day we bought them. I use mine no less than 3 times a day and dd uses hers daily to make smoothies for the family. Never once have they come close to crapping out. They both work perfectly. Are they expensive. Sure. Are they with every penny INDEED
we make smoothies, soups, dressings, desserts. Shakes (healthy ones) love the fact we can put anything and control the sugar or other crap put in most store bought foods
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Post by melanieg on Aug 2, 2014 19:42:53 GMT
Worth every penny! Wish I had bought one sooner. I got mine last summer. I use it 2x a day usually and more on Sundays when I cook my meals for the week.
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Post by scrapbookbobbie on Aug 3, 2014 3:24:04 GMT
So far am loving my new Vitamix. Right now I am eating Roasted Red Pepper Hummas I made. It is YUMMY!!! Earlier I made a chocolate coconut frappacinio. So glad I decided to buy it. Can't wait to try making smoothies.
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Post by scrapnnana on Aug 3, 2014 4:05:58 GMT
Love mine! When I saw the demo, I told her pretty much the same thing, that I just couldn't see paying that much for a blender. I went home, did a little research, went back and bought it. I use it a lot, and it makes the best smoothies ever! It was worth every penny! Their customer service is great, too. After four years, my container started leaking slightly. They sent me a new one.
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Post by bosoxbeth on Aug 3, 2014 4:54:10 GMT
It's the best. Excellent product and worth the price! Enjoy!
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Post by tidegirl on Aug 3, 2014 4:58:03 GMT
We use ours daily. We have had it for about 4 years. I am still finding new uses for it. Well worth the investment.
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Post by Pamelou on Aug 3, 2014 5:04:48 GMT
Dd has one. She bought it to make baby food. It worked wonderfully. She still uses it often for food prep and smoothies. She leaves it out on her island as it is too tall to fit under the cabinets in her kitchen. I use a Ninja Masterprep in my kitchen. No it is not as powerful as a Vitamix, but for my purposes it has worked just fine. I'm sure the life expectancy is a fraction of the Vitamix.
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Post by betazed on Aug 3, 2014 5:05:59 GMT
Pricey? Yes, but you get what you pay for!
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Post by scorpeao on Aug 3, 2014 5:18:27 GMT
Go for the vita-mix you won't regret it.
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Post by mailmanjim on Aug 25, 2014 1:11:45 GMT
I love my Vitamix and have never regretted it. Yes, they're expensive, but are built like tanks and have a 7 year warranty. One tip though is to buy it directly from the factory, rather than paying the mark-ups from a retailer like Williams Sonoma or Costco. You can even buy a refurbished one for <$300 that still comes with a warranty. If you use a coupon code from an online affiliate like rawblends.com/vitamix-blender you can also get free shipping.
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Post by psychgirl on Aug 25, 2014 1:21:12 GMT
What everyone else has said. I got mine for Christmas two years ago and it is FABULOUS. I use it at least once a day and typically more than that. I make smoothies just about every day, but also use it for anything I would use a food processor for. LOVE IT.
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Post by scrapnnana on Aug 25, 2014 1:28:56 GMT
Usually the week after the demo, they have a less expensive version for about $380. That's what I paid for mine.
i tried my DDIL's Ninja, and it doesn't do as good a job IMO as my VitaMix.
i use my VitaMix a LOT, and not just for smoothies, although that is my main use. I have also used them to make soups and sorbet. I have the dry container and have ground my own flour, too.
The VitaMix was worth every single penny, and their warranty is great. After three or four years, my container's seal developed a tiny leak. They sent me a replacement at no cost right away as soon as I called.
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Post by eebud on Aug 25, 2014 1:37:37 GMT
I have a blendtec. You save about $100 and get a blender that us just as good if not better than Vitamix. I would not hesitate to buy either brand. Both are awesome!
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Post by Sharon on Aug 26, 2014 0:38:29 GMT
We love our Vitamix! I've never regretted buying it.
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Post by jenettycakes on Aug 26, 2014 0:44:50 GMT
So far am loving my new Vitamix. Right now I am eating Roasted Red Pepper Hummas I made. It is YUMMY!!! Earlier I made a chocolate coconut frappacinio. So glad I decided to buy it. Can't wait to try making smoothies. Oh I would love your Choc coconut frappe recipe. As with the others, love my Vitamix! Looking forward to making a few fun boozy drinks after baby arrives. Sent from my iPhone
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