Vitamix blender

[Bberry]

Hi. I'm new to the site and to raw foods. I've been researching blenders and have heard a lot of good things regarding the Vitamix. I was a bit shocked to see how much they cost though. Is the Vitamix worth it? Are there other blenders that compare to the Vitamix that aren't so expensive? Thoughts?

[Biff]

My vitamix was one of my best raw food investments I made. I use it multiple times everyday and it has a great warranty. If you don't want to spend the money for a new vitamix, you can buy used ones for much cheaper. One place you can check for used ones is on ebay.

Or you could get a different brand that is less expensive, but once you use a vitamix at a friend's house - you will be sorry that you didn't just get one in the first place.

My one piece of advice I give to my friends who are new to raw is to bite the bullet and get a vitamix. Everyone of them has thanked me for this advice within a week after they get one.

Also, if you start making nut cheeses and other raw gourmet foods, get the Vitamix 5000 at the minimum, because it has a speed control dial on it. (The 4500 does not.)

[Revvell]

There is nothing in my estimation that compares with the V-M. You can get lesser yet, after you find they don't do the job and have to buy another you THINK might be as good, you'll wish you'd gotten the V-M.

Personally, I always get top quality. I don't like wasting my time figuring out how to dehydrate my food around a hole in the center of the dehydrator or having to make smaller portions in a smaller container and having to spend more time blending to get the texture I want.

You can go to eBay if you want but I'd check the warranty. A lot of times warranties are non-transferable.

Revvell