Whats something that is only worth getting the expensive version of?
I grew up with $20 walmart blenders, and hated anything that required a blender.
Recently bought a ninja and there is no going back. I'll never use a crappy blender again.
Anything else like that?
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Funny enough, I'll never use a Ninja again after getting a Vitamix.
Can a blender really be worth USD 600? I don't own any kind of blender and barely miss it. I do own a hand blender though, but that was like USD 50 and has been working fine for years.
Absolutely. Even something as simple as a fresh fruit shake comes out so much smoother from the Vitamix. As the person who commented below you also mentioned, it is great for making soups as well. I have the food processor attachment and it's mind-blowing how much quicker I'm able to prep my food because of it. I haven't gotten the dry mixing bowl yet, but a buddy of mine uses it when making flour and swears by it.
Is it overkill for most, probably, but given it's going to last me for at least 10 years, I'm okay with the purchase price.
makes sense. thanks for your insight
I bought a refurbished from the Vitamix site for half the price, looked brand new. Had gone through 3 ninja blenders before getting a Vitamix, this one's had no issues going on 6yrs now.
I bought someone a Vitamix once - I was sort of shocked I was able to throw stuff in it, blend it, turn up the speed, and the blended stuff came out hot and consumable as a hot soup. It was easily cleanable, motor is strong, and just consistent and reliable. I suppose I had sticker shock too, but after seeing them in action, I feel it is top end stuff that one would happily pass on to kids, but I don't use a lot of blenders to really compare
wow, it blending so hard that it heats up the contents is pretty impressive.
I've had my blendtec for like 12 years. It's got a counter on it for some unknown reason. I just made my morning protein shake. I'm at 5473 uses. My previous blender was an oster that lasted a few years and didn't work well. I'd previously broken cheap blenders after a few uses. If you use it for more than just mixing up simple things, the vitamix and blentec are worth it. Literally the only reason I picked blendtec is because it fit under my counter. The vitamix was too tall.