KitchenAid mixers (and others)

Jonny69 · 27-06-2010, 16:35

Hey all, does anyone know anything about KitchenAid mixers? I was thinking of investing in one for some heavy duty dough mixing now I make my own bread. I knew they were expensive but I got a bit of a shock when I saw they were £385 in John Lewis

Well if that's what they cost then that's what they cost, but I've looked online and it looks like there's a couple of models which appear to be identical. Only hitch is the prices range from about £140 right up to £400. Anyone know if there is actually a difference or is it just the department stores cashing in on mugs like me?

I don't necessarily have to go for a KitchanAid one, but there don't seem to be any other brands that are the same quality or durability. Any recommendations for heavy duty mixers appreciated, domestic or professional and I don't mind second hand

Edit: I guess one reason I'm posting this is because I might get a KitchenAid secondhand on eBay, but I don't want to bid £250 for a machine that doesn't actually cost that much to buy new :/

Jonny69 · 27-06-2010, 17:00

Ah here we go, 8 different models: http://www.kitchenaid.com/flash.cmd?/#/category/230/

Shame it's all in American but translating isn't too hard. So it looks like John Lewis are selling the Artisan (which is the entry level model) for the same price as online places sell the more professional appliances.

Edit: the caveat being the online places are shipping them from America and they are 120V :mad:

lostkat · 27-06-2010, 19:11

I know nothing about the KitchenAid ones. Is the only brand you'll consider? My Mum has an old Kenwood one that she's had since she got married (30+ years) and it's still going strong. Don't know if the quality of the modern ones is as good, but worth a look. They do a couple of different ranges. The Kenwood Chef range looks good.

leowyatt · 27-06-2010, 19:53

magimix is one brand I hear good things about but they are expensive

Glaucus · 04-07-2010, 13:41

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Originally Posted by Jonny69

Well if that's what they cost then that's what they cost, but I've looked online and it looks like there's a couple of models which appear to be identical. Only hitch is the prices range from about £140 right up to £400. Anyone know if there is actually a difference or is it just the department stores cashing in on mugs like me?

Haven't read all thread, but price difference on same model is down to the amount of attachments you get.

Garp · 05-07-2010, 19:42

We have a KitchenAid mixer at home, Kari got it for her birthday, and her mother has one as well. It's decent, solid and hardworking from the looks of things. They certainly didn't pay anything near that amount for it though.

Jonny69 · 07-07-2010, 12:18

They are ridiculously expensive over here. The nearest competitor seems to be commercial machines, unfortunately.

Glaucus · 07-07-2010, 16:45

have you looked at American stores and using bundlebox to ship it over. Some-things are far cheaper in the states, even after shipping and fees.

Jonny69 · 07-07-2010, 21:25

Yes, the problem is they use 120V out there and I don't know if the machines are able to switch between the two voltages.

Kitten · 07-07-2010, 21:40

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Originally Posted by Jonny69

Yes, the problem is they use 120V out there and I don't know if the machines are able to switch between the two voltages.

http://www.davidlebovitz.com/archive...america_w.html

27-06-2010, 16:35	#1
Jonny69 Noob Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Socialist Republik of Kent Posts: 5,032	KitchenAid mixers (and others) Hey all, does anyone know anything about KitchenAid mixers? I was thinking of investing in one for some heavy duty dough mixing now I make my own bread. I knew they were expensive but I got a bit of a shock when I saw they were £385 in John Lewis Well if that's what they cost then that's what they cost, but I've looked online and it looks like there's a couple of models which appear to be identical. Only hitch is the prices range from about £140 right up to £400. Anyone know if there is actually a difference or is it just the department stores cashing in on mugs like me? I don't necessarily have to go for a KitchanAid one, but there don't seem to be any other brands that are the same quality or durability. Any recommendations for heavy duty mixers appreciated, domestic or professional and I don't mind second hand Edit: I guess one reason I'm posting this is because I might get a KitchenAid secondhand on eBay, but I don't want to bid £250 for a machine that doesn't actually cost that much to buy new :/ __________________ Last edited by Jonny69; 27-06-2010 at 16:40.

27-06-2010, 17:00	#2
Jonny69 Noob Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Socialist Republik of Kent Posts: 5,032	Ah here we go, 8 different models: http://www.kitchenaid.com/flash.cmd?/#/category/230/ Shame it's all in American but translating isn't too hard. So it looks like John Lewis are selling the Artisan (which is the entry level model) for the same price as online places sell the more professional appliances. Edit: the caveat being the online places are shipping them from America and they are 120V :mad: __________________

27-06-2010, 19:11	#3
lostkat Good Cat Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 5,550	I know nothing about the KitchenAid ones. Is the only brand you'll consider? My Mum has an old Kenwood one that she's had since she got married (30+ years) and it's still going strong. Don't know if the quality of the modern ones is as good, but worth a look. They do a couple of different ranges. The Kenwood Chef range looks good. __________________ Oooooh Cecil, what have you done?

27-06-2010, 19:53	#4
leowyatt Chef extraordinaire Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Infinite Loop Posts: 11,143	magimix is one brand I hear good things about but they are expensive __________________ "Dr Sheldon Cooper FTW!"

05-07-2010, 19:42	#6
Garp Preparing more tumbleweed Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Hawaii Posts: 6,038	We have a KitchenAid mixer at home, Kari got it for her birthday, and her mother has one as well. It's decent, solid and hardworking from the looks of things. They certainly didn't pay anything near that amount for it though. __________________ Mal: Define "interesting"? Wash: "Oh, God, oh, God, we're all gonna die"?

07-07-2010, 12:18	#7
Jonny69 Noob Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Socialist Republik of Kent Posts: 5,032	They are ridiculously expensive over here. The nearest competitor seems to be commercial machines, unfortunately. __________________

07-07-2010, 16:45	#8
Glaucus Absinthe Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 1,855	have you looked at American stores and using bundlebox to ship it over. Some-things are far cheaper in the states, even after shipping and fees. __________________

07-07-2010, 21:25	#9
Jonny69 Noob Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Socialist Republik of Kent Posts: 5,032	Yes, the problem is they use 120V out there and I don't know if the machines are able to switch between the two voltages. __________________