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  • Carolina Q
    Carolina Q Posts: 14,831
    These discussions come up on here from time to time and still can't figure out why anyone would spend that kind of money on a blender! I have a $30 Ninja. Does everything I want it to do, quickly and easily. Cleans up easily too. Doesn't take up much counter space either. If it dies, I can buy at least a dozen more before I spend as much as I would have on one Vitamix or Blendtec.

    I hate it when I go to the kitchen for food and all I find are ingredients!                                                                                                                                                                                                                           

    Michael 
    Central Connecticut 

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  • MCRyan
    MCRyan Posts: 167
    Bought a Ninja from Costco because we didn’t want to spend the $ on a Vitamix.   I know, I know...  someone who owns a Green Egg is trying to save money “not” getting what they really want in a kitchen/cooking tool.  Too funny.  

    Anyway, brought the Ninja home, opened it, pulled out two dozen parts:  containers, lids, blades, etc.  Too much stuff to take up space and not get used.  Returned it the next day and bought a Vitamix.  Opened the Vitamix and you get the base, the carafe and the cookbook.  Simple.  I read somewhere that the motor is 1/3 HP and I believe it.  It’s a beast.   Follow any recipe and it turns out good stuff. There is truth to which ingredients go in first and last.   Made in the USA too.  Correct me if I’m wrong on that.  Good luck with whatever you buy, but the Vitamix will be your last.  
    XLBGE, SS table
    McKinney, TX.
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  • JohnInCarolina
    JohnInCarolina Posts: 32,518
    Carolina Q said:
    These discussions come up on here from time to time and still can't figure out why anyone would spend that kind of money on a blender! I have a $30 Ninja. Does everything I want it to do, quickly and easily. Cleans up easily too. Doesn't take up much counter space either. If it dies, I can buy at least a dozen more before I spend as much as I would have on one Vitamix or Blendtec.
    Never change man.
    "I've made a note never to piss you two off." - Stike
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  • Carolina Q
    Carolina Q Posts: 14,831
    JohnInCarolina said:
    Carolina Q said:
    These discussions come up on here from time to time and still can't figure out why anyone would spend that kind of money on a blender! I have a $30 Ninja. Does everything I want it to do, quickly and easily. Cleans up easily too. Doesn't take up much counter space either. If it dies, I can buy at least a dozen more before I spend as much as I would have on one Vitamix or Blendtec.
    Never change man.
    Likewise.

    I hate it when I go to the kitchen for food and all I find are ingredients!                                                                                                                                                                                                                           

    Michael 
    Central Connecticut 

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  • Hungry Joe
    Hungry Joe Posts: 1,568
    edited January 2018
    It's kind of like owning a Weber kettle vs a BGE. They do the same thing but until you own and use one you can't know the difference. 
    Expensive?  Yes. I could buy a lot of blenders for what a Vitamix costs, or I could buy just one Vitamix.
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  • epcotisbest
    epcotisbest Posts: 2,176
    Hungry Joe said:
    It's kind of like owning a Weber kettle vs a BGE. They do the same thing but until you own and use one you can't know the difference. 
    Expensive?  Yes. I could buy a lot of blenders for what a Vitamix costs, or I could buy just one Vitamix.
    That is a good comparison. As for my Vitamix, I really like it and have never really regretted the purchase. 
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  • blasting
    blasting Posts: 6,262
    Carolina Q said:
    These discussions come up on here from time to time and still can't figure out why anyone would spend that kind of money on a blender! I have a $30 Ninja. Does everything I want it to do, quickly and easily. Cleans up easily too. Doesn't take up much counter space either. If it dies, I can buy at least a dozen more before I spend as much as I would have on one Vitamix or Blendtec.

    Sounds like you made the right choice for you.  For myself, I would not go without my Vitamix.  I do a lot with my Vitamix that wouldn't be worth attempting with a Ninja or standard blender.

    To others, the warranty service is remarkable.  At 6 1/2 years I had a problem.  Within 3 days I had a replacement container.  That didn't solve the problem, so they had me send in the base.  Within 6 days I had sent it to them, they replaced the motor, and I had it back - all no charge, including shipping both ways.
    Phoenix 
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  • JohnInCarolina
    JohnInCarolina Posts: 32,518
    Hungry Joe said:
    It's kind of like owning a Weber kettle vs a BGE. They do the same thing but until you own and use one you can't know the difference. 
    Expensive?  Yes. I could buy a lot of blenders for what a Vitamix costs, or I could buy just one Vitamix.
    Yep.
    "I've made a note never to piss you two off." - Stike
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  • theyolksonyou
    theyolksonyou Posts: 18,459
    epcotisbest said:
    Hungry Joe said:
    It's kind of like owning a Weber kettle vs a BGE. They do the same thing but until you own and use one you can't know the difference. 
    Expensive?  Yes. I could buy a lot of blenders for what a Vitamix costs, or I could buy just one Vitamix.
    That is a good comparison. As for my Vitamix, I really like it and have never really regretted the purchase. 

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  • theyolksonyou
    theyolksonyou Posts: 18,459
    Vitamix refurb here. Love the power. Hate the noise. Also, doesn't fit under the cabinet with lid on.  Solution, leave the lid off.  Will make sauce out of anything damn quick.  Also, hot soup from the blender is pretty cool.  
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  • stlcharcoal
    stlcharcoal Posts: 4,706
    Had a vitamin for almost 10 yrs.  It blasts through anything.  I've ground up charcoal fines in it before.....made a hell of a mess, and really pissed off the wife, but I didn't feel like screening them to get the charcoal powder I needed.
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  • Hungry Joe
    Hungry Joe Posts: 1,568
    JohnInCarolina said:
    Hungry Joe said:
    It's kind of like owning a Weber kettle vs a BGE. They do the same thing but until you own and use one you can't know the difference. 
    Expensive?  Yes. I could buy a lot of blenders for what a Vitamix costs, or I could buy just one Vitamix.
    Yep.

    Buy once, cry once. Works for me at this point in my life.
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  • epcotisbest
    epcotisbest Posts: 2,176
    theyolksonyou said:
    Vitamix refurb here. Love the power. Hate the noise. Also, doesn't fit under the cabinet with lid on.  Solution, leave the lid off.  Will make sauce out of anything damn quick.  Also, hot soup from the blender is pretty cool.  
    http://eggheadforum.com/discussion/1211317/ot-warm-soup-made-in-the-vitamix-on-this-cold-evening
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  • nlovold
    nlovold Posts: 194
    FWIW, I think this is an old Vitamix...
    https://youtu.be/2HKTx5WFcs0
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  • buzd504
    buzd504 Posts: 3,855
    Vitamix.  What's a Blendtec?
    NOLA
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  • Smoker317
    Smoker317 Posts: 238
    edited January 2018
    As #hungry_joe said the new Ascent series Vitamix fit under standard 18" cabinets.  We have the Ascent 3500 and love it.  This beast heats liquid up hot enough for soup!  It is noisy, no getting around that; we bought a new "open box" version off eBay for around $450.00.  The serial # had never been registered with Vitamix so I called Vitamix and there was no problem registering it for the TEN year warranty.  I like that the Vitamix is USA made.
    Egghead since November 2014, XL-BGE & ET-732
    Smobot
    Living near Indy
    36" Blackstone
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  • gdenby
    gdenby Posts: 6,239
    I bought a Blendtec a few years ago. My recollection was that the option of having different jars for different items was a plus. Also from recollection, it seemed like the blades lasted longer.

    Never got around to buying the extra jar(s), so making the roasted hazelnut butter 2 days ago in the big jar was a cleaning pain.
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  • fishlessman
    fishlessman Posts: 33,390
    i must be missing something with the blender thing, mines 19 years old and been under the sink unused the whole time, maybe i just need a better one =)
    fukahwee maine

    you can lead a fish to water but you can not make him drink it
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  • J-dubya
    J-dubya Posts: 173
    VERY happy with my vitamix 
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  • Mattman3969
    Mattman3969 Posts: 10,458
    Mrs3969 has a Vitamix and loves it.  I don’t do much blending so the processor is generally what I grab for hummus and what not.  

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    analyze adapt overcome

    2008 -Large BGE. 2013- Small BGE and 2015 - Mini. Henderson, Ky.
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  • FaceDance
    FaceDance Posts: 289
    We got a fantastic deal on a blendtec a couple years ago on Amazon.  I think we saved $200.  The thing is a beast.  It gets used everyday.
    South Florida - Large BGE (DOB:  12/07/2013)
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  • distanceman
    distanceman Posts: 138
    Vitamin here as well. Agonized over the cost vs Ninja. What sold me was Vitamix relies on the power of the motor vs sharp blades. Plus watching videos, it seemed to pulverize kale much better. You can also shove that tamper down in there to get'r done. 

    The guy who compared it to the Weber Kettle vs BGE nailed it. You can blend just fine with both--one is just a lot nicer and will last much longer. Zero regrets even though I spent a lot of $$$ on it. 
    Located Middle GA

    Current: XL w/ Woo & 17" Half Moon Plates, SMOBOT

    RIP: Weber 22" Kettle, Slow 'n Sear, Akorn Jr., Pit Barrel Cooker
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  • Eggscuses
    Eggscuses Posts: 405
    edited January 2018
    Vitamix
    Bought because it was for the girlfriend, and she's beautiful and then some.. Needless to to say, we're not together anymore....
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  • milesvdustin
    milesvdustin Posts: 2,882
    distanceman said:
    Vitamin here as well. Agonized over the cost vs Ninja. What sold me was Vitamix relies on the power of the motor vs sharp blades. Plus watching videos, it seemed to pulverize kale much better. You can also shove that tamper down in there to get'r done. 

    The guy who compared it to the Weber Kettle vs BGE nailed it. You can blend just fine with both--one is just a lot nicer and will last much longer. Zero regrets even though I spent a lot of $$$ on it. 
    I was amazed at my blendtec, not sharp at all. Its like a spinning metal bar instead of a blade

    2 LBGE, Blackstone 36, Jumbo Joe

    Egging in Southern Illinois (Marion)

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  • blasting
    blasting Posts: 6,262
    Eggscuses said:
    Vitamix
    Bought because it was for the girlfriend, and she's beautiful and then some.. Needless to to say, we're not together anymore....

    Bet you wish you had bought her a ninja...


    Phoenix 
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  • nolaegghead
    nolaegghead Posts: 42,109
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    I love lamp..
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