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by BrokeDog on August 31st, 2007
As long as it does what you want it to do, (for example, crush ice, grind vegetables and fruit, in other words, as long as it works) I would say you did fine. I still have a coffee maker from Walgreen's that cost $10 about 10 years ago, and it works fine. I have a toaster that cost $5 and it's about 7 years old, so, Like Avall. said, you can buy a lot of cheaper ones and still come out ahead.
by .avallach on August 31st, 2007
Let's assume the $125 blender would last you 10 years...as long as the $13 one lasts at least 1 year you're OK because you can just buy another one every year and spend about the same money.
by Legend In Your Own Mind on June 9th, 2009
Unless you want it to do the dishes or run to the store for groceries for you I assume the cheapie should do the same as the extra 95 bux wouldn't do. ;)
by Galeanda on June 7th, 2009
The cheapest ones usually don't have the power to do everything you want from puree to crush ice, and they have a plastic container instead of glass. But I've been happy for the few things I need it for. It really depends on what your needs are. I don't crush ice very often and also have a food processor for most things.
by Sharona Life is a Tale Told by an Idiot on June 4th, 2009
If you bought it already, don't YOU know? How did it work? You really do get what you pay for with these as far as wearability and use are concerned. If you are just mixing liquids, the $13 will do fine. If you want to have one that will last and do many different foods, the $40 one would be the best bet. If I am going to spend $125, I'd get a food processor.
by marcsteel on August 3rd, 2010
Over time I've moved up the price and power range when it comes to blenders. I found that the better the blender the more I use it and the more I can do with it too. Today I'm shopping again for a new blender and this time I'm seeing it as an investment. Not only financially but also in terms of what I want to make with it, also eat/drink. My old 900-watts blender was great but it could not do somethings I wanted it to do, e.g. crush ice very fine for snow cones, break down carrots fine enough so that it was less pulp and grind coffee.
Ultimately you need to ask yourself what do you want to do with your blender. Maybe you don't know what a blender is capable of doing. But what every you decide on getting it should or must meet your demands, because if it doesn't you will not use it. And that will be a waste.
Based on my current research I like this site best, http://www.best-blenders.net It give me factual information and is comprehensive too. Hope this helps.
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You're reading I bought a cheap blender at walmart for $13.00 dollars the price ranges went all the way up to $125 did I make the wrong choice to buy the cheapest one or should have I gone with a more expensive one the second cheapest was $40 did i get what i payed for
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It is made out of plastic and the blade metal and I fill like I am tasting plasting and metal on my taste buds.I made a bannana and soy milk smotthie and ice. what could it be? Is it just in my head. I feel like dumping the smoothie down the drain if that is the case.
by HappyGoLucky on August 31st, 2007
Some blenders have that funny taste the 1st 2 or 3 times you use them. Try running about 3 pitchers full of plain ice thru it, and then try another smoothie. If it still tastes funny, take it back.
We once bought a set of salad bowls, (the big one and 4 smaller ones), and they had the worst taste I've ever tasted. We were still tasting the bowls the next day. That was 30 years ago, but I'll never forget that taste.
I agree, the pitcher should always be glass.
by BrokeDog on August 31st, 2007
thanks, you have been very helpful,have a wonderful day :)
by HappyGoLucky on August 31st, 2007
You're welcome, H.G.!
by BrokeDog on August 31st, 2007