Thanks Lea Ann for all you do for those who have come to know you through the Enthusiast Group. They make no difference between those who purchase NEW or Reconditioned, they just live up to a great name for Customer Service. It’s amazing that VitaMix will sell their reconditioned machines with a full warranty and VitaMix is the BEST at taking care of their customers. Recently I purchased 2 Reconditioned 5200’s through Lea Ann for my daughter and granddaughter, both with 7 year warranties. It had a 7 year warranty just like a new machine. I’m still using the 5000 and have been for almost 10 years. I used it for many years before giving it to my sister-in-law and purchasing a 5000, also reconditioned. That stainless steel model was a Reconditioned machine. I don’t remember the model number, it was stainless steel with a spout on the front (loved making ice cream and filling cones from the spout). But it was a long time later before I purchased one. Thought then, some day I’ll own one of those. I was amazed as the demonstrator made juice, ice cream and soup all in the same machine. My first exposure to a VitaMix was about 65 years ago at the State Fair of Texas. That visit was free because of my extended warranty through the cc company. I used this free benefit when I needed a repairman to look at my dishwasher, which was 2 months past the original 1 yr manufacturer’s warranty. No need to purchase a full VM extended warranty. With a Vitamix 7 yr warranty, if that VM is purchased using a major credit card with that benefit, the customer will have an extra year of warranty coverage (paid for by the credit card company), so that’s 8 years. I have a great warranty tip for you and your subscribers: major credit card companies (like Discover, and Visa) offer a FREE “extended” warranty on items purchased that will double the length of the original manufacturer’s warranty *up to 1 year.* Check the benefits and terms that come with your credit card, keep all receipts, and keep a copy of the manufacturer’s warranty with all receipts. My TNC base has turned a bit yellow from age - curious if there’s anything cosmetic I can do about that? A Vitamix + a Pressure Cooker (I have the InstantPot) are a great combo! Over the last decade I upgraded my VM pad, the 64oz container & also purchased the 32oz wet and dry containers when they were on special. I’ve had my VM TNC since 1994, though I don’t use it as often as I should, I’m getting back into eating a lot healthier. I just love your blog and all the great tips. REC with 5-year warranty – $439 (Red is on sale for $429) Vitamix even pays for shipping BOTH WAYS (from your house to the factory in Cleveland, Ohio – NOT China – and back to your house)! You can even arrange for a free UPS pick up! Purchasing an additional warranty is always a gamble, but in case you are still leaning towards new, here is something to think about…Although an extended warranty costs $120 if you purchase separately, it is only $75 if you purchase with the machine! Buying this way, a reconditioned Vitamix with an 8-year warranty, costs less than buying new with a 7-year warranty! For example: If something doesn’t work during the warranty period, Vitamix will make it right. The Vitamix Warranty is the best in the industry.
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