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OT...Blendtec...looks like a good deal

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Amazon 169.95.

Blendtec Total Classic Original Blender with FourSide Jar (32 oz), Professional-Grade Power, 6 Pre-programmed Cycles, 10-speeds, Black

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000GIGZXM/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=polifeamazon12daysofdealsawarner1218-20&camp=1789&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B000GIGZXM&linkId=2269d556652edc8cc95293ce03bcbb03
Thank you,
Darian

Galveston Texas
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  • gdenby
    gdenby Posts: 6,239
    I have one that is a generation later. More programs, but the same motor. Very powerful. I don't rely on the programs, and do lots of things just by manual pulsing.
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  • nolaegghead
    nolaegghead Posts: 42,109
    I already have a powerful blender but now I covet this one.  DAMN YOU PHOTO EGG!!!
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  • BobDanger
    BobDanger Posts: 323
    Thank god...I don’t need one.
    Eastern Shore Virginia 

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  • nolaegghead
    nolaegghead Posts: 42,109
    Argh.  Ordered.

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  • HeavyG
    HeavyG Posts: 10,380
    Already got one but at that price maybe I'll get that one just so I can make my own "will it blend" videos.
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  • TEXASBGE2018
    TEXASBGE2018 Posts: 3,831
    My blendtec has been amazing. Well worth that price.


    Rockwall, Tx    LBGE, Minimax, 22" Blackstone, Pizza Party Bollore. Cast Iron Hoarder.

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  • NorthPilot06
    NorthPilot06 Posts: 1,179
    That’s a steal - the wild side jar is key. Buy them while they last!
    DFW - 1 LGBE & Happy to Adopt More...
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  • milesvdustin
    milesvdustin Posts: 2,882
    I have one as well as the extra mini Wild side jar. Great for small blends 

    2 LBGE, Blackstone 36, Jumbo Joe

    Egging in Southern Illinois (Marion)

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  • lkapigian
    lkapigian Posts: 11,549
    Looks like it's back up again
    Visalia, Ca @lkapigian
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  • Photo Egg
    Photo Egg Posts: 12,137
    lkapigian said:
    Looks like it's back up again
    Now shows $255.12 for me.
    Thank you,
    Darian

    Galveston Texas
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  • SonVolt
    SonVolt Posts: 3,316
    edited December 2018
    I should buy one just to blend it up into pieces with my Vitamix. 
    South of Nashville  -  BGE XL  -  Alfresco 42" ALXE  -  Alfresco Versa Burner  - Sunbeam Microwave 
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  • Photo Egg
    Photo Egg Posts: 12,137
    nolaegghead said:
    got it
    Got to love Amazon shipping. Nice
    Thank you,
    Darian

    Galveston Texas
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  • tarheelmatt
    tarheelmatt Posts: 9,867
    Photo Egg said:
    lkapigian said:
    Looks like it's back up again
    Now shows $255.12 for me.
    Guess that's a good thing.  I've always wanted a nicer blender.  Saw your post and sure enough, back up.  Looks pretty neat from Nola's picture too.  
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  • Firemanyz
    Firemanyz Posts: 907
    Shows up for $169 when I click on the link. Great price as we don’t need it. We already have a vitamix and a blend tech. If not I’d be all over this deal. 
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  • lkapigian
    lkapigian Posts: 11,549
    Yup. Back to 169 today
    Visalia, Ca @lkapigian
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  • The Cen-Tex Smoker
    The Cen-Tex Smoker Posts: 23,179
    Paid $400 for the same one like 5-6 years ago )and that was a deal). It’s all been replaced under warranty (2 jars and a base/motor). They sent me the new base when my old one went out  a few months ago so the whole thing is new again. Even though I’ve had some issues with it, It’s a great blender and their service is excellent as well. Like a BGE, it’s a beast the warranty is legit. Also like a bge, you will likely use the warranty at some point so save your receipt. 
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  • nolaegghead
    nolaegghead Posts: 42,109
    Update - I made gazspacho today and this this unit is a beast. The speed ramps up and just when you think it hit high gear, it finds another high gear.

    I had it pretty full and in that scenario you probably want to keep your hand on the lid.  It would result in a pretty horrific scene if it flew off.  Been there with other blenders.  This is really just necessary if it's more than half full.

    I found a recipe I liked that used a blender, followed it.  After the blending step, next was run through a fine mesh strainer.  There was nothing left to strain.  It liquefied the seeds, skin, garlic, everything.  Also I added about 150 mL of the best EVOO I had and it was completely emulsified.

    It warmed up just from the friction of the blending.  That's the price you pay with whatever it is, 1100, 1300 or so watts of juice.  So you can't go too long if you're trying not to cook it.  (there is a soup mode where you actually can cook your bisque with friction).  Tried a small bowl and it seems promising.  Gazpacho is best after it melds together for some time and is cold.  Jury is out, but looking forward to a bowl tomorrow.

    I used the ripest romanos I could find, but it's not the best season for tomatoes.  Don't forget the stale bread - soak in water first.
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  • nolaegghead
    nolaegghead Posts: 42,109
    One other note - the mixing cup is gradated (how did I know that word?) to a liter.  Which is a bit small compared to our Breville, which handles 2 liters.  Not a big deal, most of the stuff I blend fits fine.

    Being a man, I didn't read the instruction manual, but I noticed the blades don't come out for washing.  This is awesome IMO because it's a pain in the arse to disassemble the Breville cup for cleaning, deal with the gasket, reverse threads, etc.

    I just threw it in the dishwasher.  Don't know if it's dishwasher-safe, guess I will find out.

    Maybe I'll put the manual next to the toilet, because that's the only time I'd read it.
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  • nolaegghead
    nolaegghead Posts: 42,109
    Note 3 - it will wake the dead, depending on the speed and the contents.
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