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• Trade in for reconditioned or

  • From: Pat1916
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    I bought a 3600n (I think) a few months ago for $100 on Craigslist. I was thrilled because it had no plastic--I didn't realize it was so old.  It works, but not the way a new one does.  Its slower, I think.  I imagine the gears are a little worn. (right now I'm remodeling my kitchen and can't find it).  Does anyone have an opinion whether I should trade it in for a reconditioned one, or do something else with it, or its parts?

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• Vitamix on WKYC TV3 "Good Comp

  • From: shannonlee
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    VITAMIX was featured on Cleveland's WKYC- TV3 "Good Company" morning show.  Watch this video as hosts take a stab at Pitching Vitamix to help promote The "Pitch Me" Contest!  They also mention the Vitamix Factory Holiday sale. Watch here

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• WIN these prizes!

  • From: shannonlee
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    Get these MUST HAVE  Vitamix Gifts and add a few bonus years to your Vitamix Warranty!
    

    Here’s the scoop:

    Vitamix is giving away thousands of dollars in gifts to Affiliate customers this holiday season!  When you purchase a qualifying Vitamix 5200 machine from now until December 13, 2009 through an Affiliate who is advertising this promotion on their website, you will automatically be entered in the drawing for a gift package valued at $254. A total of 10 gift packages will be given away to 10 Affiliate customers.

      If the winners are active members of Vita-Village, they will receive the VITAMIX EXTENEDED WARRANTY for their new Vitamix machine …valued at $120 and will extend your machine’s warranty up to 10 FULL YEARS!

     

    See the prizes below:

    

     

    Buying through an Affiliate who is participating in this promotion is the only way you have a chance at being a winner.

    To find a participating Affiliate web site, Google parts of this ad that they are posting on their websites! You must buy a Vitamix 5200 from them to qualify.

    Vita-Mix is giving away THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS IN GIFTS to new Vita-Mix 5200 customers this holiday season! When you purchase through my coded link, you’ll also get free standard shipping on your purchase, a $25 value US/$35CN.  Selected winners who are active on vita-village.com, will also get an extended warranty on their Vita-Mix machine which adds up to 10 FULL years of protection, a BONUS VALUE of $120. To qualify, you must purchase a Vita-Mix 5200. CLICK HERE TO GET ONE NOW.
    

     Vitamix Affiliates will have the full details of this promotion on their website. Prizes will be awarded late December. Good Luck. ~ Shannon Lee the Vitamix Affiliate Program Coordinator
    (click for Affiliate Program information)

     

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• Wnted to buy 3600 parts

  • From: PamelaAnn
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    I am looking to buy a black rubber sounddeadening pad, stainles container with blade, and an action dome to fit a 3600.  Can anyone help me?  Many thanks!

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• 2009 VitaMix Holiday Factory S

  • From: shannonlee
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    Twice a year Vitamix opens our doors to the public for a grand shopping experience!

     

    The annual VitaMix Holiday Factory Sale held at VitaMix headquarters will be:

     Saturday, November 21^st from 9am-5pm.

    8615 Usher Road (near Bagley and Columbia) in Olmsted Township, Ohio

    We have a lot planned for you including live demos, treats to taste and great holiday packages (and this year  is an extra-special one—we partnered with Chef’s Garden in Milan, Ohio.) for an even extra special gift!  Hope to see you there!

     Click here for more info on the VitaMix factory sale!

    EXCLUSIVE GIFT for VitaMix Holiday Factory Sale customers! New customers on the day of the sale will get vegetables that are normally available only to top chefs worldwide but will be a gift to our new customers who buy  a Vitamix 5200 at the sale.

    Click here for more information about The Chef’s Garden

    

     

     

     

     

     

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• Cooking Vegetables

  • From: Lyane
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    I just purchased the Vita Mix and I was disapointed in seeing the veggies that goes into soup must be cooked; therefore, losing its ingredients. Has anyone every tried it without cooking the veggies first. What happened?

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  • 1 week ago
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• IF IT AIN'T BROKE....

  • From: Michael
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    DEAR VITA-MIX,

    PLEASE BRING BACK YOUR STAINLESS STEEL CONTAINERS AND REVERSE SPEED!!!

    I WOULD LOVE TO BUY A NEW UNIT, IF IT HAD THOSE TWO KEY THINGS.

    
    I think it is kind of funny that people who are into their health would even consider a plastic container on a blender....they get stinky(it will never smell clean), crack, if you get something caught-you might be eating plastic and when the container gets hot in plastic-not good! I know a person who had food caught on the blade in her new vita-mix and had to buy a new container just the other day!

    Yes, I am sure that there are some people who have there plastic containers for a couple of years and it works fine but what about 5 years down the line when the plastic starts to break down..... Yes- time to buy a new one, again and again. Mark my words folks, it will happen!
    The stainless steel containers and reverse speed on the older Vita-mix's Rule!!! HANDS DOWN!!!

    Please go back to your roots, Vita-mix.

    p.s. I am not trying to be negative in any manner!

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• DIABETIC

  • From: jcook
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    I am type 2 diabete and looking for a cook book for the vita-mix machine.  Anyone know of any?

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• Green smoothie recipe page

  • From: parrotletmom
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    Hi. i found and printed a page with green smootie combinations.

    I printed it for myself, but i would like to send the link to my son.

    We gave him a Vitamix machine.

     

    Cannot find the page!

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  • 2 weeks ago
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• Recipe Help Please Thai Tomato

  • From: BrisBull
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    Hi, I'm new to this, so please be gentle!

    I bought a Vita Mix mixer here in the UK this summer and the demo guys used a great Thai tomato recipe complete with cashews to thicken and give taste. I haven't been able to locate the recipe, and was wondering if anyone here can help.

    Have a great weekend everyone!

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  • 2 weeks ago
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• He everyone

  • From: lynn
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    Hi everyone:

    I have had my Vita mix for over 25 years and I just love it.  Have used it almost daily and especially at harvest time.  My brushes went on it a while ago but I was fortunate enough to get another pair and now my machine is up and running again.  Had a hard time living without it.  Have been thinking of buying a new one but the plastic container has been a concern for me as well.  Must do more research.  Happy mixing....Lynn

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• Fruity Irish Creme Pie

  • From: Rene
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    Check out more videos like this one at http://reneoswald.com/videos.html    I've also just published two new ebooks.  "Living Cuisine for Happy Holidays" with Raw, Vegan, Gluten-Free, Wheat-Free, Sugar-Free, Soy-Free and Dairy-Free Recipes.  My focus has been Raw Food for quite some time now, but I’ve recently published a book with Cooked recipes, for those that aren’t 100% raw and are looking for a healthy Transitioning Book.  It’s called "Wholesome Cooked Creations"  and all of the recipes are Vegan, Sugar-Free, Soy-Free, Dairy-Free and about half of the recipes are Wheat-Free and Gluten-Free.  I'm offering a fantastic "Healthy Holiday Gift Package" if you'd like to check it out at http://reneoswald.com/ebooks.html

     

     

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• RSS feed to Pitch Me!

  • From: VitaMix
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    RSS FEED- for Forum Boards: Click onto this banner and follow the conversation about Pitch Me! on our Forum Boards!!!

    Here is the direct link if you would like to join or add this to your RSS feeds

    http://community.vitamix.com/service/displayForumFeed.kickAction?w=273387&as=22442

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  • 2 weeks ago
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• BE the NEXT VITAMIX VIDEO STAR

  • From: VitaMix
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    WE ARE LOOKING FOR YOU!

    (Video entries will be accepted NOW through January 31, 2010)

    Show us your best vitamix video demonstration! Vitamix the creator of the first infomercial is announcing the PITCH ME contest which will reward the grand prize winner $10,000 and opportunity to host web videos and possibly television commercials for Vitamix!

     

    We are looking for the next Vita-Mix Demonstration Star who has both STAR power and the ability to SELL Vitamix by means of Video demonstration.

    Lights Camera Action!  
    This is your chance to become the face of Vitamix!  We are looking for a powerful personality with charm, pizzazz and the ability to be persuasive. A Love of your Vitamix machine MUST come through in this video.  Be Creative and unique and increase your chances! We are looking for a one-of-a kind demonstrator!   

    Go to www.vitamixtv.com  for  the rules and details.  There’s over $20,000 in prizes.  YOU may be the next Vita-Mix star! 

     
    Visit www.vitamixtv.com for details!

     

     

     

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• Vitamix Sponsors Susan G Komen

  • From: shannonlee
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    Vitamix was again a sponsor of the annual WGAR concert "Guitars for Girls,” a benefit fundraiser concert for the Susan G. Komen Foundation for breast cancer research, education, screening and treatment which was held October 27, 2009.  Cleveland’s country music station, WGAR, joined Cleveland Clinic, VitaMix, and Lorain County Community College to help raise nearly $28,000 for the Komen Foundation! Entertainment consisted of an up-close and personal acoustic set with 3 country music stars.

    The Vitamix demo table was a popular stop for concertgoers who loved our famous Pink Ribbon Smoothie that we were making. If you would like the recipe, go to the Vitamix Breast Cancer page http://www.vitamix.com/household/Health/breasthealth.asp#recipes

    

    Vitamix was also invited to a meet & greet with the performers who included Richie McDonald, formerly of Lonestar, James Otto and Chuck Wicks (who was on Dancing with the Stars!) It was a great concert and we enjoy being a sponsor for this event.

     

     

     

    
    Use this widget to see all of our pictures

    For more information and pictures: http://www.wgar.com/pages/2009_guitarsforgirls/

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• Check out this Vitamix

  • From: shannonlee
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    I had to share this with all of you. I thought it was so neat! Check out this Vita-Mix machine that came in for repair. The customer lives in Florida and must be some kind of artist…how creative is this? We thought it was so neat. The VitaMix employee in repair thought it would be neat to share on Vita-Village with all of you. If you have a creative machine please share your photos with us. We would love to see them.  Last year, we had a visit from an Affiliate who brought in her black Vitamix machine to get it autographed by several of us who work here. It was really cool signing the machine I felt like a celebrity! People just love their Vitamix machine…

    Send in your pictures and stories.

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

    Here is a photo the Affiliate's autographed machine:
    
    

     

     

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  • 3 weeks ago
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• Crazy Sexy Cancer

  • From: shannonlee
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    Recently, Kris Carr author of Crazy, Sexy, Cancer was in Cleveland for a speaking engagement at the JD Breast Cancer Symposium. Vita-Mix was there in support of Carr who is also a Vita-Mix Affiliate and published author with a large following among women and especailly young women.  

     In 2003, Kris Carr was diagnosed with a rare and incurable Cancer.She began filming her story, with experimental treatment as her only option, Kris became determined to find answers and traveled the country interviewing experts in alternative medicine. She met with other women determined to become survivors in their own fight against Cancer.
    Crazy Sexy Cancer is a film & book about rising to life's challenges!

     Here is a recipe Carr recently promoted that uses the Vita-Mix machine, her blender of choice! Click here for Carr's website

     Menu Magic 

    LOULOU'S RAW BANOFFEE PIE

    by Raw Lou Lou

     

    PIE CRUST

    -1 cup almonds

    -1 1/2 cups dates

    1. Blitz the almonds up to desired crunch size 2. Add the dates and blend thoroughly together 3. Place the crust onto an oiled pie dish and flatten out with damp hands

     

    FILLING

    -1 cup cashew nuts (soaked)

    -3 bananas

    -1/4 cup filtered water

    -2 T coconut oil

    1. In a high speed blender (Vitamix), add the water and then the cashews and blend up until moderately smooth 2. Add the bananas as you go and until a very smooth thick consistency is reached 3. Then add the coconut oil 4. Pour the mix onto the pie base - I also topped with a few crushed pecan nuts 5. Place the pie in the freezer for a couple of hours then let thaw in the fridge.

     

     

     

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• 3600 Plus New Owner

  • From: meccamaggie
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    I just bought a mint 1992 3600 Plus.  I was going to get the new 5200, but the more I looked into them, the more appealing the older machines seemed.  They have blade reversal and do everything in one canister.  I also heard they are quieter.  Why do people then "upgrade" to the 5200?  What is the real difference?  I haven't received this yet, but any advice would be appreciated.  Maggie

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• NEW MEMBER AND AFFILIATE

  • From: greenvegan.webs
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    I AM SO HAPPY TO BE A VITA-MIX AFFILIATE NOW AND WILL BE ACTIVE IN THE VITA VILLAGE, IT WILL BE A GREAT OPPERTUNITY TO SHARE IDEAS WITH LIKEMINDED PEOPLE.  I AM CANADIAN AND WANT TO PROMOTE THE VITA-MIX MACHINE LOCALLY.  NOT MANY PEOPLE IN MY AREA HAVE EVEN HEARD OF IT.  THAT WILL SOON CHANGE IF I CAN REACH ENOUGH PEOPLE.  I AM ALSO NEW TO BLOGGING, ANY COMMENTS OR SUGGESTIONS WOULD BE APPRECIATED.

    PLEASE CHECK OUT MY WEB SITE IT IS HTTP://WWW.GREENVEGAN.NET

    HAVE A GREAT DAY AND LOOK FORWARD TO HEARING FROM YOU ALL.

    

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• New to Vita-Village

  • From: lrsmith1962
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    Hi there everyone. I have now had my Vita-Mix for 2 weeks and love it. The green smoothies are great.

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