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Post by Deleted on Aug 18, 2014 5:20:47 GMT
I have the ninja and I'm not really impressed with it, especially after seeing a demo for the vitamix in action.
I can can get the vitamix total nutrition set for $670 from Costco, or just the blender for about $470. The total set includes the dry blade and a shorter container along with the regular base and container. This is in Canada, but I can easily order it from the USA and have it shipped.
Just wondering what what you paid for yours, was it on sale or regular price? Do they go down in price for Black Friday? TIA
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Post by tracylynn on Aug 18, 2014 5:48:13 GMT
You might try QVC. They usually have decent prices on things like this - but better, they usually have big items like this on easy pay for 4-6 months.
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Post by Jockscrap on Aug 18, 2014 6:42:51 GMT
Shopping telly is worth checking out. I bought mine in the UK from Ideal World which I think is affiliated with HSN.
A short container is useful. I use my short, standard one all the time as it means my Vitamix can fit under the upper kitchen units. I wouldn't have any use for the dry container though, as I don't want to grind grains etc. You need to ask yourself if you would really use the extra things in the Costco package.
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Post by peajays on Aug 18, 2014 13:23:27 GMT
Best deals I've ever seen are on the shopping channel, keep an eye on their upcoming specials and get it then!
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Post by flanz on Aug 18, 2014 13:26:11 GMT
I encourage you to research the BlendTec as an excellent and less expensive option. check out the Youtube videos of their "scientist" blending hockey pucks, golf clubs etc. The thing doesn't even have sharp blades to cut oneself with, and cleaning it is super easy compared to the old-school blenders. My favorite kitchen appliance ever! The counter on ours is 1,600+ - that many green or fruit smoothies in 4 years. LOVE This appliance!
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Post by rumplesnat on Aug 18, 2014 13:39:28 GMT
Bummer!!! It was just the Today's Special Value on QVC yesterday!  I've seen tons of demos, but I still adore my Ninja. I've yet to have it fail at anything a Vitamix is supposed to do better. |
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Post by kmcginn on Aug 18, 2014 13:47:58 GMT
QVC had it on last night. 469 for the lender, 2 mugs, and 2 cookbooks. It was on free shipping a 6 easy pays. Check it out there. It was the newest top-of-the=line model.
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Post by ChicagoKTS on Aug 18, 2014 13:50:58 GMT
Bummer!!! It was just the Today's Special Value on QVC yesterday! Yep, that was a really terrific deal for the TSV yesterday. I have the pro level 750 model and the one they were featuring was pretty close to mine except it didn't have the presets. For $200 less, I could have lived without the presets! Check out places like Sur La Table and Williams Sonoma, I believe they recently had some specials but I am not sure if those are still being offered. No matter what, you won't be sorry. I just love my Vitamix. It was worth every penny. |
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Post by JustKim on Aug 18, 2014 13:51:55 GMT
I got mine from Costco. I did not get the smaller container just the bigger one. I store on counter but container sitting next to the base. I does not bother me. I thought the last time I saw it at Costco, in the store, they were $379 or something like that.
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Post by eastcoastpea on Aug 18, 2014 14:04:51 GMT
I was just at Costco last night. They were demonstrating it. There were a lot of people watching the demo. We didn't watch the whole demo because I'm not interested in buying one. The price was $499 but I don't know what it included. There was one lady who put one in her cart.
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Post by jenettycakes on Aug 18, 2014 14:11:35 GMT
Definitely look into QVC. Wouldn't know what I would do without mine. Love mine. Though is was the TSV, if it's still offered it may be a slightly higher price from yesterday but still a great bargain nevertheless.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 18, 2014 14:23:50 GMT
I was just at Costco last night. They were demonstrating it. There were a lot of people watching the demo. We didn't watch the whole demo because I'm not interested in buying one. The price was $499 but I don't know what it included. There was one lady who put one in her cart. I've seen it at Costco for this price too, but it's only when they are there doing a demo with it. |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 18, 2014 15:28:40 GMT
Thanks everyone, looks like I have a few places to check out! The reason I'm interested in the whole set is we eat mostly gluten free and I love the idea of making some flours at home in that thing! And I like the shorter container for other uses, so I figured I might as well try to save a bit by getting everything at once. I always figured my ninja could do everything a vitamix could do, until I actually saw it in action and tasted the difference. I have never been able to get a totally smooth texture out of the ninja, regardless of which container I used. The vitamix was amazing for that! I have texture issues so I pretty much never have smoothies from home but I would love to change that, and i love that I can give our kids vegetables ,flax, or chia seeds in every smoothie or ice cream and they'll never know it! If i do add chia seed in the ninja, they keep asking what the black flecks are and I tell them they're just part of the banana seeds, lol. I'll have a look at the blendtec but I think I'll just stick with the vitamix, I cheaped out the first time, this time I'd rather just spend the money instead of possibly regretting another purchase. But I have heard it's comparable to the vitamix so never say never.  |
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Post by mailmanjim on Aug 25, 2014 1:07:51 GMT
Honestly, your best price will be directly from the factory. I got a refurbished one for $300 that seemed brand new and still came with a 5 year warranty. You can also get free shipping (on both refurbished and new blenders) and sometimes other promotions using a "promotion code" from an online affiliate like rawblends.com/vitamix-blender |
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Post by originalvanillabean on Aug 25, 2014 2:01:18 GMT
It was on Groupon this morning for $279 or so. Just checked the email though and 1,000 sold so it isn't valid anymore. It was reconditioned but if I see a deal like that again, I'll post it.
eta link: It's back on Groupon, It isn't new, certified reconditioned, if that matters | to expire in 7 hours so just after 11 p.m. tonight (8/28), CST $260
link > here
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Post by scrapnnana on Aug 25, 2014 2:15:45 GMT
I paid $380 for mine 4 years ago, but I have seen them at my Costco frequently since then for the same price. They always try to sell a more updated & expensive model during their demo weeks, but after the demo time is done, the more basic (but still powerful) model is on the shelves at Costco in the small kitchen appliance section. They are there for a couple of weeks or so, then I don't see them again till the next demo time, and they show up again on the shelves. They may even be there during the demo, but no one pays attention because everyone is focused on the demo, where they encourage customers to buy the more expensive, fancier model.
I did buy the dry container (for grinding grains) as well as a smaller container separately at a later time. They may have each been about $100 if I remember right.
I use my VitaMix a LOT, though, and I feel it has all been worth the money.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 25, 2014 2:55:00 GMT
Ditto scrapnana. They're demoing the more expensive models but as a matter of course, they sell the older one which is the same, it just lacks the auto shutoff timer feature.
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