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Donna Marie
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Posted: May 31 2011 at 12:45pm \| IP Logged

decisions, decisions...

I am leaning towards the blendtec, if we can swing it, cost-wise. Which do you prefer and why?

Where is the best place to purchase them?

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Posted: May 31 2011 at 4:56pm \| IP Logged

i'd go with Costco for purchasing. great price and great customer service in case you have problems. and Costco carries both, but at different times.

here's a video that might help comparing the two.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y1AbiyzFMK4

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Posted: May 31 2011 at 4:57pm \| IP Logged

here's another one comparing 5 blenders:

http://youtu.be/FkcgBwbE7nw

i watched them both when i was deciding last year. got a Vitamix and i'm really happy with it!

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Posted: May 31 2011 at 10:44pm \| IP Logged

stefoodie wrote:

i watched them both when i was deciding last year. got a Vitamix and i'm really happy with it!

OK, I didn't watch anything but I did get a Vitamix and I'm very happy with it, too. I couln't wait for the Costco purchase on location so I went with a refurbished one online.

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Posted: June 01 2011 at 8:56am \| IP Logged

I had a Vitamix and now have a Blendtec. I liked the Blendtec b/c I could grind wheat without buying a different canister. Sometimes my husband misses the plunger on the Vitamix, but most often I've found it isn't needed with the Blentec like it was with the Vitamix.

I don't think you can make a wrong decision with them. Both extremely impressive machines!! (Oh--the Vitamix comes with a MUCH better recipe book though.)

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This is an old thread, but I wonder if three years has resulted in any more opinions? The bottom coupling (whatever it is) on my Vitamix pitcher recently broke, and the motor has also begun to make a horrible screeching sound. This is my 2nd Vitamix motor, and I think we've just emerged from the 7 year warranty.

Because it is so loud and too tall for our kitchen, we'd like to replace it with a quieter, less tall option. The question is do we buy a new Vitamix and use the trade-in option? Or do we buy a Blend-Tec? (Chef's is having a sale right now.) Vitamix customer service has been wonderful, but I think I've broken my Vitamix more often than has been the experience of others. The one thing that bothers me about a Blendtec, though, is the touch pad controls... they seem like an opportunity to break.

Also, I'm not sure I really need one of the super high powered blenders anymore... has technology caught up? Can I make good smoothies with vegetables using a cheaper blender?

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Posted: Sept 09 2014 at 9:26am \| IP Logged

Ok I know you didn't ask but we bought the high end Ninja and LOVE it. We had a basic one for over 2 years and it was really good. We use our blender 2-3 times a day on average 'really'. So when the lid finally wouldn't stay put my dh splurged and got me the Professional Ninja. Hands down it works just as good as the Blentec and Vita and I have seen both in person. Just thought I'd add to your confusion LOL but it is a cheaper option

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