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Vita Mix blender/juicer/grinder at Costco
Vita Mix blender/juicer/grinder at Costco
I was just at Costco this week (in Arizona), and I started watching a
demonstration of the Vita Mix machine. ( http :// www .vitamix,com /) I
couldn't pull myself away from the demonstration, and I was literally
amazed at how the machine made a fruit smoothie (just like Jamba
Juice), a frozen ice cream mix of fruit, and some hot tortilla soup
all in less than 10 minutes. I sampled each of the products and was
amazed at how good they were. Then, when I learned that it can also
grind wheat and other grains, I was almost sold on the product.
Costco is selling the item for $350 base price, which comes with a
"wet" blade that works with drinks, soups, etc. The sell another
"dry" blade that is used for grinding wheat and other grains ($75).
We just had a $30 blender die on us last week, so we've been looking
for a new blender. We are also very interested in grinding our own
grains, so we've been looking at some wheat grinders (i.e., Wonder
Mill), which run about $200-250.
If we could get a juicer, mixer, food processor, and wheat grinder all
in one machine, then I could see jumping at the $425 it would take to
purchase it. I'd like to get some feedback from others who have used
the product - especially as a wheat/grain grinder - before I spend the
money.
Any feedback on the product in general and on the dry blade setup and
its benefits would be much appreciated.
Thanks!
I was just at Costco this week (in Arizona), and I started watching a
demonstration of the Vita Mix machine. ( http :// www .vitamix,com /) I
couldn't pull myself away from the demonstration, and I was literally
amazed at how the machine made a fruit smoothie (just like Jamba
Juice), a frozen ice cream mix of fruit, and some hot tortilla soup
all in less than 10 minutes. I sampled each of the products and was
amazed at how good they were. Then, when I learned that it can also
grind wheat and other grains, I was almost sold on the product.
Costco is selling the item for $350 base price, which comes with a
"wet" blade that works with drinks, soups, etc. The sell another
"dry" blade that is used for grinding wheat and other grains ($75).
We just had a $30 blender die on us last week, so we've been looking
for a new blender. We are also very interested in grinding our own
grains, so we've been looking at some wheat grinders (i.e., Wonder
Mill), which run about $200-250.
If we could get a juicer, mixer, food processor, and wheat grinder all
in one machine, then I could see jumping at the $425 it would take to
purchase it. I'd like to get some feedback from others who have used
the product - especially as a wheat/grain grinder - before I spend the
money.
Any feedback on the product in general and on the dry blade setup and
its benefits would be much appreciated.
Thanks!
Re: Vita Mix blender/juicer/grinder at Costco
said...
> I was just at Costco this week (in Arizona), and I started watching a
> demonstration of the Vita Mix machine. ( http :// www .vitamix,com /) I
> couldn't pull myself away from the demonstration, and I was literally
> amazed at how the machine made a fruit smoothie (just like Jamba
> Juice), a frozen ice cream mix of fruit, and some hot tortilla soup
> all in less than 10 minutes. I sampled each of the products and was
> amazed at how good they were. Then, when I learned that it can also
> grind wheat and other grains, I was almost sold on the product.
>
> Costco is selling the item for $350 base price, which comes with a
> "wet" blade that works with drinks, soups, etc. The sell another
> "dry" blade that is used for grinding wheat and other grains ($75).
>
> We just had a $30 blender die on us last week, so we've been looking
> for a new blender. We are also very interested in grinding our own
> grains, so we've been looking at some wheat grinders (i.e., Wonder
> Mill), which run about $200-250.
>
> If we could get a juicer, mixer, food processor, and wheat grinder all
> in one machine, then I could see jumping at the $425 it would take to
> purchase it. I'd like to get some feedback from others who have used
> the product - especially as a wheat/grain grinder - before I spend the
> money.
>
> Any feedback on the product in general and on the dry blade setup and
> its benefits would be much appreciated.
>
> Thanks!
I gifted one to my BIL about 10 years ago after he wouldn't shut up about
it after seeing the demonstration.
He's about as down home as they come. Fishing with a .45 etc.
He about melted in my arms when he opened it.
I'd give it two thumbs up but I don't wanna give him something to shoot at.
<VBG>
Andy
said...
> I was just at Costco this week (in Arizona), and I started watching a
> demonstration of the Vita Mix machine. ( http :// www .vitamix,com /) I
> couldn't pull myself away from the demonstration, and I was literally
> amazed at how the machine made a fruit smoothie (just like Jamba
> Juice), a frozen ice cream mix of fruit, and some hot tortilla soup
> all in less than 10 minutes. I sampled each of the products and was
> amazed at how good they were. Then, when I learned that it can also
> grind wheat and other grains, I was almost sold on the product.
>
> Costco is selling the item for $350 base price, which comes with a
> "wet" blade that works with drinks, soups, etc. The sell another
> "dry" blade that is used for grinding wheat and other grains ($75).
>
> We just had a $30 blender die on us last week, so we've been looking
> for a new blender. We are also very interested in grinding our own
> grains, so we've been looking at some wheat grinders (i.e., Wonder
> Mill), which run about $200-250.
>
> If we could get a juicer, mixer, food processor, and wheat grinder all
> in one machine, then I could see jumping at the $425 it would take to
> purchase it. I'd like to get some feedback from others who have used
> the product - especially as a wheat/grain grinder - before I spend the
> money.
>
> Any feedback on the product in general and on the dry blade setup and
> its benefits would be much appreciated.
>
> Thanks!
I gifted one to my BIL about 10 years ago after he wouldn't shut up about
it after seeing the demonstration.
He's about as down home as they come. Fishing with a .45 etc.
He about melted in my arms when he opened it.
I'd give it two thumbs up but I don't wanna give him something to shoot at.
<VBG>
Andy
Re: Vita Mix blender/juicer/grinder at Costco
In article <Xns99049FE8F3DCFcotd@216.196.97.136>, Andy <q> wrote:
> I gifted one to my BIL
no, you gave one to your BIL.
There is no such word as "gifted".
In article <Xns99049FE8F3DCFcotd@216.196.97.136>, Andy <q> wrote:
> I gifted one to my BIL
no, you gave one to your BIL.
There is no such word as "gifted".
Re: Vita Mix blender/juicer/grinder at Costco
On Mar 31, 3:11 pm, "Elmo P. Shagnasty" <e...@nastydesigns,com > wrote:
> In article <Xns99049FE8F3DCFc...@216.196.97.136>, Andy <q> wrote:
> > I gifted one to my BIL
>
> no, you gave one to your BIL.
>
> There is no such word as "gifted".
Actually, every dictionary I've referenced (Webster's, Encarta, and
www .dictionary,com ) all indicate that "gift" can be a noun or a verb,
and it appears that Andy - who was nice enough to respond to my post
and stay on topic - used it properly.
On Mar 31, 3:11 pm, "Elmo P. Shagnasty" <e...@nastydesigns,com > wrote:
> In article <Xns99049FE8F3DCFc...@216.196.97.136>, Andy <q> wrote:
> > I gifted one to my BIL
>
> no, you gave one to your BIL.
>
> There is no such word as "gifted".
Actually, every dictionary I've referenced (Webster's, Encarta, and
www .dictionary,com ) all indicate that "gift" can be a noun or a verb,
and it appears that Andy - who was nice enough to respond to my post
and stay on topic - used it properly.
Re: Vita Mix blender/juicer/grinder at Costco
In article <1175379497.321492.113660@n59g2000hsh.googlegroups,com >,
esmeet7@gmail,com wrote:
> Actually, every dictionary I've referenced
You mean, every dictionary you've referred to--or, more properly, every
dictionary to which you've referred.
In article <1175379497.321492.113660@n59g2000hsh.googlegroups,com >,
esmeet7@gmail,com wrote:
> Actually, every dictionary I've referenced
You mean, every dictionary you've referred to--or, more properly, every
dictionary to which you've referred.
Re: Vita Mix blender/juicer/grinder at Costco
Elmo P. Shagnasty wrote:
> In article <Xns99049FE8F3DCFcotd@216.196.97.136>, Andy <q> wrote:
>
>> I gifted one to my BIL
>
> no, you gave one to your BIL.
>
> There is no such word as "gifted".
Verbing weirds the language.
--
Blinky RLU 297263
Killing all posts from Google Groups
The Usenet Improvement Project: http :// blinkynet,net /comp/uip5.html
Elmo P. Shagnasty wrote:
> In article <Xns99049FE8F3DCFcotd@216.196.97.136>, Andy <q> wrote:
>
>> I gifted one to my BIL
>
> no, you gave one to your BIL.
>
> There is no such word as "gifted".
Verbing weirds the language.
--
Blinky RLU 297263
Killing all posts from Google Groups
The Usenet Improvement Project: http :// blinkynet,net /comp/uip5.html
Re: Vita Mix blender/juicer/grinder at Costco
In article <elmop-DBA91B.18115131032007@nntp9.usenetserver,com >,
"Elmo P. Shagnasty" <elmop@nastydesigns,com > wrote:
> In article <Xns99049FE8F3DCFcotd@216.196.97.136>, Andy <q> wrote:
>
> > I gifted one to my BIL
>
> no, you gave one to your BIL.
>
> There is no such word as "gifted".
Of course there is, how silly.
In article <elmop-DBA91B.18115131032007@nntp9.usenetserver,com >,
"Elmo P. Shagnasty" <elmop@nastydesigns,com > wrote:
> In article <Xns99049FE8F3DCFcotd@216.196.97.136>, Andy <q> wrote:
>
> > I gifted one to my BIL
>
> no, you gave one to your BIL.
>
> There is no such word as "gifted".
Of course there is, how silly.
Re: Vita Mix blender/juicer/grinder at Costco
In article <emma-CE433D.18141031032007@news-50.dca.giganews,com >,
Emma Thackery <emma@vanity.fair> wrote:
> > There is no such word as "gifted".
>
>
> Of course there is, how silly.
There is no verb "to gift".
How silly to think there is.
In article <emma-CE433D.18141031032007@news-50.dca.giganews,com >,
Emma Thackery <emma@vanity.fair> wrote:
> > There is no such word as "gifted".
>
>
> Of course there is, how silly.
There is no verb "to gift".
How silly to think there is.
Re: Vita Mix blender/juicer/grinder at Costco
On Sun, 01 Apr 2007 10:13:05 -0400, "Elmo P. Shagnasty" <elmop@nastydesigns,com >
wrote:
>> > There is no such word as "gifted".
>>
>> Of course there is, how silly.
>
>There is no verb "to gift".
>
>How silly to think there is.
Wrong. Better read William Safire's "On Language" from the Sunday before last,
specifically about the continuous "verbification" process of the English
language.
-- Larry
On Sun, 01 Apr 2007 10:13:05 -0400, "Elmo P. Shagnasty" <elmop@nastydesigns,com >
wrote:
>> > There is no such word as "gifted".
>>
>> Of course there is, how silly.
>
>There is no verb "to gift".
>
>How silly to think there is.
Wrong. Better read William Safire's "On Language" from the Sunday before last,
specifically about the continuous "verbification" process of the English
language.
-- Larry
Re: Vita Mix blender/juicer/grinder at Costco
In article <gpjv03de1254qt5d13r0j7a8rei5js4jmi@4ax,com >,
pltrgyst <pltrgyst@spamlessxhost.org> wrote:
> >There is no verb "to gift".
> >
> >How silly to think there is.
>
> Wrong. Better read William Safire's "On Language" from the Sunday before last,
> specifically about the continuous "verbification" process of the English
> language.
AKA the "stupidification" process brought about by stupid people.
In article <gpjv03de1254qt5d13r0j7a8rei5js4jmi@4ax,com >,
pltrgyst <pltrgyst@spamlessxhost.org> wrote:
> >There is no verb "to gift".
> >
> >How silly to think there is.
>
> Wrong. Better read William Safire's "On Language" from the Sunday before last,
> specifically about the continuous "verbification" process of the English
> language.
AKA the "stupidification" process brought about by stupid people.
Re: Vita Mix blender/juicer/grinder at Costco
Elmo P. Shagnasty said...
> In article <gpjv03de1254qt5d13r0j7a8rei5js4jmi@4ax,com >,
> pltrgyst <pltrgyst@spamlessxhost.org> wrote:
>
>> >There is no verb "to gift".
>> >
>> >How silly to think there is.
>>
>> Wrong. Better read William Safire's "On Language" from the Sunday
>> before last, specifically about the continuous "verbification" process
>> of the English language.
>
> AKA the "stupidification" process brought about by stupid people.
Elmo
You easily managed to elevate your status way beyond stupid to laughable.
Save your IQ! Don't type.
Andy
Elmo P. Shagnasty said...
> In article <gpjv03de1254qt5d13r0j7a8rei5js4jmi@4ax,com >,
> pltrgyst <pltrgyst@spamlessxhost.org> wrote:
>
>> >There is no verb "to gift".
>> >
>> >How silly to think there is.
>>
>> Wrong. Better read William Safire's "On Language" from the Sunday
>> before last, specifically about the continuous "verbification" process
>> of the English language.
>
> AKA the "stupidification" process brought about by stupid people.
Elmo
You easily managed to elevate your status way beyond stupid to laughable.
Save your IQ! Don't type.
Andy
Re: Vita Mix blender/juicer/grinder at Costco
In article <Xns99057E8B9E432cotd@216.196.97.136>, Andy <q> wrote:
> >> Wrong. Better read William Safire's "On Language" from the Sunday
> >> before last, specifically about the continuous "verbification" process
> >> of the English language.
> >
> > AKA the "stupidification" process brought about by stupid people.
>
>
> Elmo
>
> You easily managed to elevate your status way beyond stupid to laughable.
>
> Save your IQ! Don't type.
If it's you who's laughing at me, I'm proud to be known by that.
In article <Xns99057E8B9E432cotd@216.196.97.136>, Andy <q> wrote:
> >> Wrong. Better read William Safire's "On Language" from the Sunday
> >> before last, specifically about the continuous "verbification" process
> >> of the English language.
> >
> > AKA the "stupidification" process brought about by stupid people.
>
>
> Elmo
>
> You easily managed to elevate your status way beyond stupid to laughable.
>
> Save your IQ! Don't type.
If it's you who's laughing at me, I'm proud to be known by that.
Re: Vita Mix blender/juicer/grinder at Costco
Elmo P. Shagnasty wrote:
> In article <gpjv03de1254qt5d13r0j7a8rei5js4jmi@4ax,com >,
> pltrgyst <pltrgyst@spamlessxhost.org> wrote:
>
>> >There is no verb "to gift".
>> >
>> >How silly to think there is.
>>
>> Wrong. Better read William Safire's "On Language" from the Sunday before last,
>> specifically about the continuous "verbification" process of the English
>> language.
>
> AKA the "stupidification" process brought about by stupid people.
Our language is being stupided!
--
Blinky RLU 297263
Killing all posts from Google Groups
The Usenet Improvement Project: http :// blinkynet,net /comp/uip5.html
Elmo P. Shagnasty wrote:
> In article <gpjv03de1254qt5d13r0j7a8rei5js4jmi@4ax,com >,
> pltrgyst <pltrgyst@spamlessxhost.org> wrote:
>
>> >There is no verb "to gift".
>> >
>> >How silly to think there is.
>>
>> Wrong. Better read William Safire's "On Language" from the Sunday before last,
>> specifically about the continuous "verbification" process of the English
>> language.
>
> AKA the "stupidification" process brought about by stupid people.
Our language is being stupided!
--
Blinky RLU 297263
Killing all posts from Google Groups
The Usenet Improvement Project: http :// blinkynet,net /comp/uip5.html
Re: Vita Mix blender/juicer/grinder at Costco
On 1 Apr 2007 18:59:49 GMT, Blinky the Shark <no.spam@box.invalid> wrote:
>>> >There is no verb "to gift".
>>> >
>>> >How silly to think there is.
>>>
>>> Wrong. Better read William Safire's "On Language" from the Sunday before last,
>>> specifically about the continuous "verbification" process of the English
>>> language.
>>
>> AKA the "stupidification" process brought about by stupid people.
>
>Our language is being stupided!
Thank you, Mr. Bush... 8;)
-- Larry
On 1 Apr 2007 18:59:49 GMT, Blinky the Shark <no.spam@box.invalid> wrote:
>>> >There is no verb "to gift".
>>> >
>>> >How silly to think there is.
>>>
>>> Wrong. Better read William Safire's "On Language" from the Sunday before last,
>>> specifically about the continuous "verbification" process of the English
>>> language.
>>
>> AKA the "stupidification" process brought about by stupid people.
>
>Our language is being stupided!
Thank you, Mr. Bush... 8;)
-- Larry
Re: Vita Mix blender/juicer/grinder at Costco
On Sun, 01 Apr 2007 11:53:04 -0400, "Elmo P. Shagnasty" <elmop@nastydesigns,com >
wrote:
>In article <gpjv03de1254qt5d13r0j7a8rei5js4jmi@4ax,com >,
> pltrgyst <pltrgyst@spamlessxhost.org> wrote:
>
>> >There is no verb "to gift".
>> >
>> >How silly to think there is.
>>
>> Wrong. Better read William Safire's "On Language" from the Sunday before last,
>> specifically about the continuous "verbification" process of the English
>> language.
>
>AKA the "stupidification" process brought about by stupid people.
Right. And you'd still be comfortable speaking Elizabethan English?
-- Larry
On Sun, 01 Apr 2007 11:53:04 -0400, "Elmo P. Shagnasty" <elmop@nastydesigns,com >
wrote:
>In article <gpjv03de1254qt5d13r0j7a8rei5js4jmi@4ax,com >,
> pltrgyst <pltrgyst@spamlessxhost.org> wrote:
>
>> >There is no verb "to gift".
>> >
>> >How silly to think there is.
>>
>> Wrong. Better read William Safire's "On Language" from the Sunday before last,
>> specifically about the continuous "verbification" process of the English
>> language.
>
>AKA the "stupidification" process brought about by stupid people.
Right. And you'd still be comfortable speaking Elizabethan English?
-- Larry
