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I bought a Vitamix blender (5200) and I feel very positive. Vitamix is a heavy-duty blender that will crush and liquefy the entire fruit (seeds, skin, and all).
There was a Vitamix roadshow yesterday at Costco. I picked up Vitamix model 5200 for $394.99. I am happy with my purchase. I saved $55.00 plus $25.00 shipping.
I wanted a Vitamix blender for some time. I’ve been making juice every weekday for the last 4-5 years. That’s roughly 1200 days of juicing, 2 juices a day, totaling 2400 juices. But all this time there was something that didn’t make sense to me. I throw out a lot of pulp every morning. I thought I should eat the pulp and throw out the juice. My common sense told me that pulp must have more nutritional value than juice.
With Vitamix, there is no pulp to throw out. Pulp will get crushed & get liquefied. So, from this point, I will buy 60%, maybe 75% fewer fruits and vegetables than I used to. I will no longer buy 25 Pound bags of carrots. I figured the machine will pay for itself in 1 year or less. So, if you have a large family and juice every day? Vitamix will save you a lot of money.
But, money aside, I believe Vitamix is much healthier than juice.
Vitamix 5200c Vs 5200
Costco model, 5200c, is the best price you can pay for Vitamix Blender. It has the same powerful motor. It will work just as same as any other Vitamix Blenders. The only difference is that it comes with a smaller container. And it has a different finish on switches.
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Question: They were showing the newer model with a higher turbo and a pulse button. It also has settings for frozen, etc. Do you think it is worth the extra cash?
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I think it depends on if you are going to make a lot of frozen treats.
I can only speak for myself.
With my Vitamix, I do nothing but crushing cheap fruits and vegetables 3 times a day. I make quick juice, gulp it down, and move on with my life.
I don’t plan to make any soup or ice cream. They are not for me.
So, for me, I don’t need any extra settings.
Merry Christmas
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sorta an odd website with various blogs whereas I thought all the posts would be about COSTCO….anyhow – VITAMIX post I can agree with. Best investment ever and my family is healthier for it. You should taste my homemade pasta sauces. Only regret, I did not get the grain grinder 32oz. Now that I am making my own breads and need a grinder for flour, this would be perfect.
Laura in Georgia
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odd website indeed.
I live a boring life. And the visitors enjoy reading about it.
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John, now that you have had the vitamix for a while, how are you liking it? I am very curious about it but am nervous about spending that kind of money.
Thanks!
Jenn
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Hi, I hope you are starting a good weekend. I am so happy it’s Friday. I plan to go to Costco after work 🙂
I shot a video last night (of me using Vitamix).
This weekend, I will write a review to answer your exact question, and more.
For now, my answer is I like Vitamix much more than Jack LeLanne’s juicer. It’s all good in every way.
Of course, it depends on how often you are going to use this expensive machine. My Vitamix will pay for itself in less than a year (by switching from Juicer).
All will be explained in detail.. coming up (sometime this weekend).
In short – buy it and use it.
🙂