Guest guest Posted October 31, 2003 Report Share Posted October 31, 2003 Hi Folks, There have been a lot of questions about what a refurbished unit is. Here's what I found out. This topic has been brought up a lot recently, so hopefully this will help answer some of those concerns: When a processor is reported faulty and sent back to Cochlear for repair, the unit is taken apart and completely checked out. When the problem is found, it is repaired under the strictest guidelines and fully tested again. Any improvements made ot the overall technology are added at the time of repair so the chance of a refurbished unit having " older technology " than a new unit is slim. All of the casing is replaced on each and every behind the ear processor and on the body worn if the case looks used. The new recipient of the processor is not wearing the same casing as the previous owner. In Denver we repair the Sprint, the Spectra, the Esprit 24 and Esprit 22. The 3G is sent back to Sydney to be repaired. We anticipate being in a position to repair the 3G in Denver in the near future. The rate of failure on a refurbished unit is no higher than on a new unit, so it really should not be an issue. --------------- Hope this helps clarify things for everyone. Nucleus Volunteer ________________________________________________________________ The best thing to hit the internet in years - Juno SpeedBand! Surf the web up to FIVE TIMES FASTER! Only $14.95/ month - visit www.juno.com to sign up today! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 17, 2012 Report Share Posted May 17, 2012 MOST of my high end appliances are refurbs, including my Vitamix. I actually prefer them, since they are run down the production line TWICE as refurbs. Refurb appliances are not necessarily returned items that were defective-they are sometimes just open boxed items, demos, display models, etc. Our group owner, Lea Ann, can set you up not only with a refurb, but can arrange a payment option and free shipping! I am sure she will contact you offlist. You should have no hesitation in buying a refurb, and I am sure you will be well pleased with your purchase. > > I am thinking about buying a refurbished vitamix . I appreciate any comments from anyone that has done the same. It makes it more affordable for me doing it this way. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 17, 2012 Report Share Posted May 17, 2012 I received my reconditioned Vitamix a couple of days ago! The Vitamix looks brand new and works like a dream. Takes food preparation to the another level. I never buy reconditioned things but it was mentioned to me by a relative and after exploring the reconditioned blender, I went with it. Great customer service and it arrived in 9 days after ordering. I don't think mine was a demo, it must have been a return because it looks new. Great price and free shipping with promo code. From: ladyhawk2170 <ladyhawk217@...> Sent: Thursday, May 17, 2012 9:32 PM Subject: Refurbished I am thinking about buying a refurbished vitamix . I appreciate any comments from anyone that has done the same. It makes it more affordable for me doing it this way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 17, 2012 Report Share Posted May 17, 2012 My first vitamix (4000) was a refurbished. Still worked 16 years later when I traded it in for a 5200 refurbished. Use the money saved to buy a cookbook or organic produce Tony Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 19, 2012 Report Share Posted May 19, 2012 Hi, I am interested in purchasing a vitamix...still trying to decide which one is best for us. When is it (or is it already) too late to purchase through your home party? Love the offer and payment option!Also, is there a big difference, besides the ounces, between the 32 & 48oz containers? (width for getting stuff out of it etc) I'm not sure how many containers we "need" or could get away with.Thank you!Sent from my iPadOn May 18, 2012, at 4:30 AM, "Lea Ann Savage" <lsavage@...> wrote:Hello,As mentioned on the list, you can order through me and get Free Shipping.However - right now I can offer an even better deal… Vitamix is test marketing a Home Party division of the company. I am one of the "guinea pigs" doing Home Parties :-) The offer through a Home Party is Awesome (the ONLY drawback is slower shipping times - 3 weeks).If you order through a Home Party you get a FREE Extra Container, Shipping is Free, (you do pay tax), and you have the option to purchase on a 5-payment plan.I have a Home Party tonight that I could place your order with..If you want to place an order for tonight's home party: 1) Look over the machines here: https://secure.vitamix.com/Vitamix-Machines.aspx NOTE - it will say online that the machines are out of stock. If you purchase through a Home Party you CAN purchase one of these machines - you will just have to wait 4 instead of 3 weeks. Only people purchasing through a Home Party (or live demonstrations or Brick and Mortar stores) will be able to get machines at Retail during this "sold out" time.And be sure to consider reconditioned machines: https://secure.vitamix.com/Vitamix-Special-Deals.aspx . Please notice that the warranty for reconditioned machines has changed with the new lower price. It used to be 7-years for $379. Now it is 5-years for $329, or 8-years for $404.Here is a document to give you some information on reconditioned machines: <Reconditioned Machines Save Money.doc>2) Then choose your FREE Extra Container from these choices:https://secure.vitamix.com/Vitamix-Containers.aspx3) If you decide to order send me: Name and address you want it shipped to. Phone Number and a Best Time to Call. Email for Shipping Confirmation4) You don't have to use the 5-payment Plan - it is an option. IF you want the 5-payment plan, it works like this: Order Total + tax + $15 (flat fee) = Grand Total divided by 5 = the amount of your monthly payment. You can call me at one of my numbers below, or after I get your phone number, I will call you to finalize the order and the payment information...Blessings,Lea Ann SavageSatellite Beach, FL(321) 773-7088 (home)(321-961-9219 (cell)www.BlenderLady.com(AKA the Vitamix Lady :-)<))><On May 17, 2012, at 9:32 PM, ladyhawk2170 wrote: I am thinking about buying a refurbished vitamix . I appreciate any comments from anyone that has done the same. It makes it more affordable for me doing it this way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 19, 2012 Report Share Posted May 19, 2012 Hello ,Funny thing, I was processing the Home Party orders when your email arrived!Yes! I can still add an order to this party (the orders will be mailed out on Monday morning, so it would be great if I could get the order to day or tomorrow at the latest).Actually - if you could call me now, that would be awesome! :-)If you want to place an order for tonight's home party: 1) Look over the machines here: https://secure.vitamix.com/Vitamix-Machines.aspx NOTE - it will say online that the machines are out of stock. If you purchase through a Home Party you CAN purchase one of these machines at retail - you will just have to wait 4 instead of 3 weeks. Only people purchasing through a Home Party (or live demonstrations or Brick and Mortar stores) will be able to get machines at Retail during this "sold out" time.And be sure to consider reconditioned machines: https://secure.vitamix.com/Vitamix-Special-Deals.aspx . Please notice that the warranty for reconditioned machines has changed with the new lower price. It used to be 7-years for $379. Now it is 5-years for $329, or 8-years for $404.Here is a document to give you some information on reconditioned machines: 2) Then choose your FREE Extra Container from these choices:https://secure.vitamix.com/Vitamix-Containers.aspx3) If you decide to order send me: Name and address you want it shipped to. Phone Number and a Best Time to Call. Email for Shipping Confirmation4) You don't have to use the 5-payment Plan - it is an option. IF you want the 5-payment plan, it works like this: Order Total + tax + $15 (flat fee) = Grand Total divided by 5 = the amount of your monthly payment. You can call me at one of my numbers below, or after I get your phone number, I will call you to finalize the order and the payment information... Blessings,Lea Ann SavageSatellite Beach, FL(321) 773-7088 (home)(321-961-9219 (cell)www.BlenderLady.com(AKA the Vitamix Lady :-)<))>< On May 19, 2012, at 12:16 PM, , Catanzaro wrote: Hi, I am interested in purchasing a vitamix...still trying to decide which one is best for us. When is it (or is it already) too late to purchase through your home party? Love the offer and payment option!Also, is there a big difference, besides the ounces, between the 32 & 48oz containers? (width for getting stuff out of it etc) I'm not sure how many containers we "need" or could get away with.Thank you!Sent from my iPadOn May 18, 2012, at 4:30 AM, "Lea Ann Savage" <lsavage@...> wrote:Hello,As mentioned on the list, you can order through me and get Free Shipping.However - right now I can offer an even better deal… Vitamix is test marketing a Home Party division of the company. I am one of the "guinea pigs" doing Home Parties :-) The offer through a Home Party is Awesome (the ONLY drawback is slower shipping times - 3 weeks).If you order through a Home Party you get a FREE Extra Container, Shipping is Free, (you do pay tax), and you have the option to purchase on a 5-payment plan.I have a Home Party tonight that I could place your order with..If you want to place an order for tonight's home party: 1) Look over the machines here: https://secure.vitamix.com/Vitamix-Machines.aspx NOTE - it will say online that the machines are out of stock. If you purchase through a Home Party you CAN purchase one of these machines - you will just have to wait 4 instead of 3 weeks. Only people purchasing through a Home Party (or live demonstrations or Brick and Mortar stores) will be able to get machines at Retail during this "sold out" time.And be sure to consider reconditioned machines: https://secure.vitamix.com/Vitamix-Special-Deals.aspx . Please notice that the warranty for reconditioned machines has changed with the new lower price. It used to be 7-years for $379. Now it is 5-years for $329, or 8-years for $404.Here is a document to give you some information on reconditioned machines: <Reconditioned Machines Save Money.doc>2) Then choose your FREE Extra Container from these choices:https://secure.vitamix.com/Vitamix-Containers.aspx3) If you decide to order send me: Name and address you want it shipped to. Phone Number and a Best Time to Call. Email for Shipping Confirmation4) You don't have to use the 5-payment Plan - it is an option. IF you want the 5-payment plan, it works like this: Order Total + tax + $15 (flat fee) = Grand Total divided by 5 = the amount of your monthly payment. You can call me at one of my numbers below, or after I get your phone number, I will call you to finalize the order and the payment information... Blessings,Lea Ann SavageSatellite Beach, FL(321) 773-7088 (home)(321-961-9219 (cell)www.BlenderLady.com(AKA the Vitamix Lady :-)<))>< On May 17, 2012, at 9:32 PM, ladyhawk2170 wrote: I am thinking about buying a refurbished vitamix . I appreciate any comments from anyone that has done the same. It makes it more affordable for me doing it this way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 19, 2012 Report Share Posted May 19, 2012 Forgot to answer your question about containers. The only major difference between the 32 and the 48 oz. is that the 48 oz fits over the 4 prongs of the base (just like the 64 oz. container) and the 32 oz. fits inside the 4 prongs. Personally, I prefer the 32 oz. / 64 oz. combo to the 48 oz. container. Big for when you need big, and small for when you need small! :-) Blessings,Lea Ann SavageSatellite Beach, FL(321) 773-7088 (home)(321-961-9219 (cell)www.BlenderLady.com(AKA the Vitamix Lady :-)<))>< On May 19, 2012, at 12:16 PM, , Catanzaro wrote: Hi, I am interested in purchasing a vitamix...still trying to decide which one is best for us. When is it (or is it already) too late to purchase through your home party? Love the offer and payment option!Also, is there a big difference, besides the ounces, between the 32 & 48oz containers? (width for getting stuff out of it etc) I'm not sure how many containers we "need" or could get away with.Thank you!Sent from my iPadOn May 18, 2012, at 4:30 AM, "Lea Ann Savage" <lsavage@...> wrote:Hello,As mentioned on the list, you can order through me and get Free Shipping.However - right now I can offer an even better deal… Vitamix is test marketing a Home Party division of the company. I am one of the "guinea pigs" doing Home Parties :-) The offer through a Home Party is Awesome (the ONLY drawback is slower shipping times - 3 weeks).If you order through a Home Party you get a FREE Extra Container, Shipping is Free, (you do pay tax), and you have the option to purchase on a 5-payment plan.I have a Home Party tonight that I could place your order with..If you want to place an order for tonight's home party: 1) Look over the machines here: https://secure.vitamix.com/Vitamix-Machines.aspx NOTE - it will say online that the machines are out of stock. If you purchase through a Home Party you CAN purchase one of these machines - you will just have to wait 4 instead of 3 weeks. Only people purchasing through a Home Party (or live demonstrations or Brick and Mortar stores) will be able to get machines at Retail during this "sold out" time.And be sure to consider reconditioned machines: https://secure.vitamix.com/Vitamix-Special-Deals.aspx . Please notice that the warranty for reconditioned machines has changed with the new lower price. It used to be 7-years for $379. Now it is 5-years for $329, or 8-years for $404.Here is a document to give you some information on reconditioned machines: <Reconditioned Machines Save Money.doc>2) Then choose your FREE Extra Container from these choices:https://secure.vitamix.com/Vitamix-Containers.aspx3) If you decide to order send me: Name and address you want it shipped to. Phone Number and a Best Time to Call. Email for Shipping Confirmation4) You don't have to use the 5-payment Plan - it is an option. IF you want the 5-payment plan, it works like this: Order Total + tax + $15 (flat fee) = Grand Total divided by 5 = the amount of your monthly payment. You can call me at one of my numbers below, or after I get your phone number, I will call you to finalize the order and the payment information... Blessings,Lea Ann SavageSatellite Beach, FL(321) 773-7088 (home)(321-961-9219 (cell)www.BlenderLady.com(AKA the Vitamix Lady :-)<))>< On May 17, 2012, at 9:32 PM, ladyhawk2170 wrote: I am thinking about buying a refurbished vitamix . I appreciate any comments from anyone that has done the same. It makes it more affordable for me doing it this way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 19, 2012 Report Share Posted May 19, 2012 > Home Party orders With this 'deal' is it still the case that one can still obtain the trade-in paperwork? And does a machine traded in need to be working? SJ -- Here the stir and riot of the busy day Dwindled to the quiet of the breath of May...From Delphi to Camden, Whitcomb Riley Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 19, 2012 Report Share Posted May 19, 2012 The machine traded in does not need to be working - but trade-ins apply only to orders directly through Vitamix - not the Home Party program. Reconditioned machines are on sale right now for $329 (5-year warranty) and $404 (8-year warranty). Only one of those options is available through the Home Office right now (so only one of those two options is available for the trade-in program at this time). If you want to go this route, you can call Kilbane at 800-848-2649 ext 2305 and give her my code: 08-0009-000399 - you will get Free Shipping and if you ask her, she will throw in a Free Set of Spatulas :-) Blessings, Lea Ann Savage Satellite Beach, FL (321) 773-7088 (home) (321-961-9219 (cell) www.BlenderLady.com (AKA the Vitamix Lady :-) <))>< On May 19, 2012, at 1:10 PM, sjc wrote: > Home Party orders With this 'deal' is it still the case that one can still obtain the trade-in paperwork? And does a machine traded in need to be working? SJ -- Here the stir and riot of the busy day Dwindled to the quiet of the breath of May...From Delphi to Camden, Whitcomb Riley ------------------------------------ Please bookmark these pages: /links/ (this is the Links page where I save the answers to FAQs and Answers, Recipes, and LOTS of other helpful information - this page is always being added to) /links/IMPORTANT_VitamixE\ nthusiasts_Membership__001327149393/ PLEASE DON'T UNSUBSCRIBE IF YOU ARE GETTING TOO MUCH MAIL! (if you unsubscribe, you will lose access to the Links page - an Encyclopedia of Collected Vitamix Wisdom! Go to this link to learn how to stop mail from coming, but STILL be a member of the group so you can STILL visit the Links page and read messages online! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 20, 2012 Report Share Posted May 20, 2012 Hi LeaAnn,I would like to get a reconditioned 5200 in black with extra 32 oz. container (isn't that the one you said you use so much??), with the 5-year warranty.Ginny Welton805-967-5112 after 5 p.m. Sunday (or if no answer, cell is 805-689-2746ginbit@... From: Lea Ann Savage <lsavage@...> Sent: Friday, May 18, 2012 1:30 AM Subject: Re: Refurbished Hello,As mentioned on the list, you can order through me and get Free Shipping.However - right now I can offer an even better deal… Vitamix is test marketing a Home Party division of the company. I am one of the "guinea pigs" doing Home Parties :-) The offer through a Home Party is Awesome (the ONLY drawback is slower shipping times - 3 weeks).If you order through a Home Party you get a FREE Extra Container, Shipping is Free, (you do pay tax), and you have the option to purchase on a 5-payment plan.I have a Home Party tonight that I could place your order with..If you want to place an order for tonight's home party: 1) Look over the machines here: https://secure.vitamix.com/Vitamix-Machines.aspx NOTE - it will say online that the machines are out of stock. If you purchase through a Home Party you CAN purchase one of these machines - you will just have to wait 4 instead of 3 weeks. Only people purchasing through a Home Party (or live demonstrations or Brick and Mortar stores) will be able to get machines at Retail during this "sold out" time.And be sure to consider reconditioned machines: https://secure.vitamix.com/Vitamix-Special-Deals.aspx . Please notice that the warranty for reconditioned machines has changed with the new lower price. It used to be 7-years for $379. Now it is 5-years for $329, or 8-years for $404.Here is a document to give you some information on reconditioned machines: 2) Then choose your FREE Extra Container from these choices:https://secure.vitamix.com/Vitamix-Containers.aspx3) If you decide to order send me: Name and address you want it shipped to. Phone Number and a Best Time to Call. Email for Shipping Confirmation4) You don't have to use the 5-payment Plan - it is an option. IF you want the 5-payment plan, it works like this: Order Total + tax + $15 (flat fee) = Grand Total divided by 5 = the amount of your monthly payment. You can call me at one of my numbers below, or after I get your phone number, I will call you to finalize the order and the payment information... Blessings,Lea Ann SavageSatellite Beach, FL(321) 773-7088 (home)(321-961-9219 (cell)www.BlenderLady.com(AKA the Vitamix Lady :-)<))>< On May 17, 2012, at 9:32 PM, ladyhawk2170 wrote: I am thinking about buying a refurbished vitamix . I appreciate any comments from anyone that has done the same. It makes it more affordable for me doing it this way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 28, 2012 Report Share Posted May 28, 2012 I received my refurbished unit and the unit was labeled CIA. Vitamix web site does acknowledge that the label may be different then the picture. My Vitamix looks like new and works perfect. This forum has helped me with gaining confidence and having some fun in experimenting with recipes.Sent from my iPhoneOn May 28, 2012, at 7:54 PM, Jan Connell <naj4650@...> wrote: Hi,I questioned Vitamix when I didn't receive the container illustrated on the web page for reconditioned units. Then I went back to the reconditioned page for the 64 oz container and re-read the information and noticed this- Labels and grips on reconditioned units may vary My unit was a 5200c and the container came with a plain handle. I'm okay with the 5200c and they are sending me a soft grip container for customer satisfaction. I'm on the edge to buy a unit my one of my children and will buy a new one to ensure they receive the 5200. I'm afraid that with units sold on QVC will be returned and they might end up with one of the QVC models. Jan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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