Hey Veeky Forums, I usually don't come here to do anything but shitpost about crab legs in movie theaters, but I need your help.
I'm buying a Vitamix for Christmas, I'll be using it quite a bit. Thinking about buying an open box one off eBay for $275 (shipping included) but I need to know whether it's a meme propagated by society and marketing or not.
Is Vitamix worth it? Are they as durable as I keep hearing? I'd be getting a Vitamix CIA model that's usually like $450 for $275
If you're planning to do a lot of juicing, particularly the rough veggies like Kale, cucumbers and Carrots, stuff like that, Vitamix and Blendtec are pretty much your only bets without buying a dedicated juicer. They have seriously powerful motors and last pretty much forever. I don't own one personally, but from the folks I know who do swear by them up and down. if you're able to snag one at a discount I'd say go for it, but only if you primarily plan to juice veggies and stuff like that, otherwise, it's seriously overpriced for what it is.
Thank you for the reply, I love my cucumbers so being able to make all sorts of drinks with that is my dream appliance.
Should serve you well then, just be advised they are fucking LOUD when you use them, so if you got roomies or something, just keep that in mind.
Get a Blendtec. They have superior performance and a much improved jar design.
I've heard Blendtec is less user friendly while a Vitamix is "shove shit in and get a Jamba Juice out of it"
What do you think?
I have a blendtech and have had 0 problems. Things a fucking powerhouse. It's got a bunch of cool and useful settings too.
What model? How much did you pay and what's the warranty like? I like Vitamix because of the 10 year warranty.
I'll probably end up buying a $200-$300 model if anything
If you can get a brand new or recertified Vitamix at a price that you're willing to spend, then it is certainly "worth it" if you already use a blender regularly. Vitamix shits on every blender that doesn't look exactly like a lawnmower. It's hard to believe that there isn't a comparable, cheap-o dropshipped blender on Amazon after all the years that Vitamemes have been existence.
t.Professional Series 500
Would you recommend a Ninja blender? They're cheaper and they have a lifetime warranty.