Is it a good idea to buy a used older version Blendtec?

[decal]

I found an older model Blendtec (the one with buttons as numbers and letters) on Craigslist and was wondering if it is worth buying. The person is selling it for $150 and apparently it had only been lightly used about 25 times. Do you think I should get this? I'm not too sure about their reliability since i would be buying this after the warranty is expired. I know the Vitamix has lasted for over 20 years. Any advice would be appreciated.

FYI, I mainly want to use the blender for green smoothies.

[dime]

If it's really about 25 times then that's equivalent to new.

[DebB]

I don't know about the model you're considering, but my model - when you turn it on, it has a digital display that tells exactly how many times it's been used! It will literally be a number. I think mine's at around 5000.

So - if this model has that feature, you'd be able to tell how many times it's been used.

Having said that... I love my BlendTec and wouldn't hesitate spending $150 for a (very) gently used machine. Like Dime said above, 25 times is a new machine!

Do you have a model number perhaps? I'm not familiar with buttons as numbers and letters. Do you know how old it is? *Ü*

[decal]

The guy said that he bought it 5 years ago. He said it was the Blendtec Total Home blender

[decal]

It's similar to the attached picture and I also provided a link in Amazon.

Link to Product...
http://www.amazon.com/Blendtec-HP-621-FLP-Total-Blender-Black/dp/B00023J0CO

[DebB]

I looked and there are YouTube videos when I searched for "Blendtec Total Blender". Perhaps those might be useful to help make a decision?

I wonder if the seller would let it got for $100?! *Ü*

[decal]

I don't know if he'll let it go for a $100 but I'm thinking of passing on this. The reason is I just realized that their jar containers before were not BPA free and I'm going to spend another $60 to get the BPA-free jar. Thanks for your help DebB.

[DebB]

If you're uneasy about the deicision to buy this blender, then you're doing the right thing! That all starts adding up if you have to spend another $60 for the BPA free jar. But - - if you do decide to get it, I would spend $90 instead of the $60 and get the largest carafe, it's well worth the extra money! (If you decide to go that route that is).

Take care! *Ü*