Blender - need a new one

[Scuba Steve]

Originally Posted by recycled sixtie

My new Ninja has the safety protection such that fingers cannot be inserted while running. The container is inverted when set to run. The old style does not have that protection and prying fingers of children/grandchildren can end up in the container. Okay so I am overthinking this but I do like the safety features of some newer models...

It would be incredibly hard to put your fingers into this one while it's running. For one, the on switch isn't a hard switch, if you let it go the motor stops. The other factor is that the vessel tapers inward and you'd really have to try for it while ignoring the fact that the spinning blades of doom are obviously running

[javadog]

Originally Posted by tabs

Would you be interested in buying some land that I have on the Sea of Tranquility? I will let it go real cheap. It has got ocean views and is right on the sand.

If you could stop yourself from buying more un-needed shoes, you could probably retire from this career in grifting. You might even be able to save up enough green to buy a real blender for yourself. Smoothies are your friend when your teeth start falling out.

[jorian]

Originally Posted by tabs

Would you be interested in buying some land that I have on the Sea of Tranquility? I will let it go real cheap. It has got ocean views and is right on the sand.

How's your return policy? Costco's is hard to beat.

[jorian]

[Henry Schmidt]

Costco sells Blentec as well as Vitamix.
Vitamix is fine if you don't mind chewing......
I got a Blendtec after I returned the Vitamix.

It even makes ice cream.

[masraum]

Originally Posted by aigel

Does anyone really use all 7 ... 10 (?) speeds on one of those blenders?

And more importantly - remember the frog in the blender?

Frog in a Blender - Joe Cartoon


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Yes and no. We do go all of the way up to 10, and we do use speeds in between. It's nice to gradually increase and gradually decrease the speed. You wouldn't use speed 10 for everything

[masraum]

Originally Posted by Henry Schmidt

Costco sells Blentec as well as Vitamix.
Vitamix is fine if you don't mind chewing......
I got a Blendtec after I returned the Vitamix.

It even makes ice cream.

Weird, must have been something wrong with yours.

[Henry Schmidt]

Originally Posted by masraum

Weird, must have been something wrong with yours.

Test them yourself.
I understand that Vitamix has a 3:1 return ratio to Blentex at Costco.

[ilelihanen]

I have an old school Vitamix. To be honest, it's probably more blender than most people will need.

[javadog]

I find it odd that people return blenders, not because they don't work at all, but because they perceive something else might be better.

JR

[Henry Schmidt]

Originally Posted by javadog

I find it odd that people return blenders, not because they don't work at all, but because they perceive something else might be better.

JR

I had a girlfriend that worked trade shows at Costco and she said blenders (even high end blenders) are a cool gifts that get returned often. She said Costco expects a 5% return on most blenders.
Costco has a great return policy (perhaps the best in retail) so take it home and try it is pretty common.

With my Vitamix the vegetable seemed nicely chopped (sharp blades) but with Blendtec the harder vegetables seems smoother (flat blades that pulverize and more power) no need to chew.

The Blendtec also has per-programed buttons so reputability is a given. Set it and walk away.

[masraum]

Originally Posted by Henry Schmidt

The Blendtec also has per-programed buttons so reputability is a given. Set it and walk away.

There are several Vitamix models with pre-programmed buttons. Mine has several programs, and we use them.

[Shaun @ Tru6]

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[lakersgirl]

Returning to the top of blenders. I own a Hamilton Beach BBF600 at work and at home. It's a great blender for a larger scale production as well as a big family. I highly recommend it. The control panel is easy to understand and the overall power exceeds the typical mass market one. Overall a very good addition to your kitchen

[jorian]

Originally Posted by lakersgirl

Returning to the top of blenders. I own a Hamilton Beach BBF600 at work and at home. It's a great blender for a larger scale production as well as a big family. I highly recommend it. The control panel is easy to understand and the overall power exceeds the typical mass market one. Overall a very good addition to your kitchen

Does it make spam?

[wdfifteen]

I pay $10 for a used one at the thrift store every 4 or 5 years. But I have no need for a great blender.

[masraum]

Originally Posted by jorian

Does it make spam?

Huge batches of it all over the place.



Hahahah

[tabs]

Originally Posted by javadog

If you could stop yourself from buying more un-needed shoes, you could probably retire from this career in grifting. You might even be able to save up enough green to buy a real blender for yourself. Smoothies are your friend when your teeth start falling out.

Well...I have bought a Vitamix 5000 and a Vitamix 5200 plus a VM Dry Blender Jar to go with..for $10 down at the Thrift.....Both are pretty much like nu...the Jar is nu.

[javadog]

Vegas should give up the gambling and hookers angle and promote their thrift shops.

[stevej37]

Wow..a Lakers Girl registers to place a post about blenders!
She must not know this place very well....or wait..maybe she does!