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Is the TSV for 1/8 really a Ninja??

Georgiagrama — Tue, 07 Jan 2014 19:21:28 GMT

They seem to be pitting the Ninja against the Vitamix. Wasn't the Vitamix the TSV not long ago? In fact, a couple of times over the holidays.

Good grief. QVC really needs some new products.

Re: Is the TSV for 1/8 really a Ninja??

cgando — Tue, 07 Jan 2014 21:45:58 GMT

Watch this - it will really open your eyes to this TSV:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZI0PEviX0qg

BUYER BEWARE - The Ninja box even lists that the new Ultima Blender contains lead and that all users should take special precautions by washing your hands with each use. It's made in China and that is how they can get away with that.

Yes, the tester is biased towards the Vitamix. However, the points demonstrated cannot be denied, especially what the Ninja folks place in the small print on the box and inside the box.

I was also hoping for a more affordable alternative to the Vitamix but as the saying goes, you get what you pay for.

Re: Is the TSV for 1/8 really a Ninja??

Impish — Tue, 07 Jan 2014 22:56:12 GMT

It's called variety old wise one.

Re: Is the TSV for 1/8 really a Ninja??

Georgiagrama — Wed, 08 Jan 2014 01:31:23 GMT

On 1/7/2014 Impish said:
It's called variety old wise one.

Maybe, but I don't really think of variety as a choice of a Vitamix or a Ninja.

Re: Is the TSV for 1/8 really a Ninja??

brandiwine — Wed, 08 Jan 2014 17:10:22 GMT

Most retailers offer a high quality and a cheaper version of a product. Vacuums are a prime example. After reading some reviews and lifting a Vitamix and a Ninja, there was no comparison in quality. Got the Vitamix for our son and his family. I wanted something that would last for years and built in the US.

Re: Is the TSV for 1/8 really a Ninja??

ArkIsle — Wed, 08 Jan 2014 19:52:09 GMT

Thanks for posting the link to the video... the guy was fair in his comparison and what an eye opener for sure.

It is apparent that these 2 machines should not even be compared even though Ninja may want to make that leap. The Ninja is good for what it does and has its limits and is priced to that market. The Vitamix is good for what it does and is priced accordingly.

The lead issue is a big deal though especially for an item that is used to process food. That is a deal breaker right there.

Re: Is the TSV for 1/8 really a Ninja??

nomless — Wed, 08 Jan 2014 20:03:50 GMT

oops...sorry, wrong thread.

Re: Is the TSV for 1/8 really a Ninja??

kaydee50 — Wed, 08 Jan 2014 20:38:11 GMT

How many "blenders" does a person need?? Unless you're a professional chef, I don't understand spending hundreds of dollars for one.

Re: Is the TSV for 1/8 really a Ninja??

Iluvlucy — Wed, 08 Jan 2014 23:44:12 GMT

On 1/7/2014 cgando said:
Watch this - it will really open your eyes to this TSV:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZI0PEviX0qg

BUYER BEWARE - The Ninja box even lists that the new Ultima Blender contains lead and that all users should take special precautions by washing your hands with each use. It's made in China and that is how they can get away with that.

Yes, the tester is biased towards the Vitamix. However, the points demonstrated cannot be denied, especially what the Ninja folks place in the small print on the box and inside the box.

I was also hoping for a more affordable alternative to the Vitamix but as the saying goes, you get what you pay for.

Thanks for the link! It really helped me come to my senses. I ordered a Vitamix and hopefully it is the last blender I'll ever have to purchase. I should have just bought one to begin with.

Re: Is the TSV for 1/8 really a Ninja??

FranCNY — Thu, 09 Jan 2014 00:57:22 GMT

Re: The link to the video - if you haven't figured out this person sells Vitamix blenders (so he is more than just biased toward the Vitamix). Has anyone seen the box where it says what he claims (Photoshop is a universal advertising tool these days) ? As for the bit about the Ninja being made in China and the Vitamix being ""assembled"" in the USA - where are the parts for the Vitamix made - as they say - the devil is in the details.

Re: Is the TSV for 1/8 really a Ninja??

hwc2013 — Thu, 09 Jan 2014 02:09:03 GMT

I thought this was a another Vitamix all day which is the reason i never paid any attention to it, until watching show now LOL.

Re: Is the TSV for 1/8 really a Ninja??

Gab2 — Thu, 09 Jan 2014 07:07:18 GMT

I bought the Ninja Ultima and I love it! Sure, a vitamix would have been nice, too but the ninja price was much better and does the job for me. I didnt get mine from qvc, unfortunately and paid more.

Re: Is the TSV for 1/8 really a Ninja??

sparklestar — Thu, 09 Jan 2014 07:13:31 GMT

On 1/7/2014 Retired08 said:
On 1/7/2014 Impish said:
It's called variety old wise one.

Maybe, but I don't really think of variety as a choice of a Vitamix or a Ninja.

It's still a choice -- one or the other. I'm sticking with my Vitamix either way. I don't care how many other versions are offered.

Re: Is the TSV for 1/8 really a Ninja??

sparklestar — Thu, 09 Jan 2014 07:14:55 GMT

On 1/8/2014 castlenv said:
How many "blenders" does a person need?? Unless you're a professional chef, I don't understand spending hundreds of dollars for one.

Vitamix is not a blender.

Re: Is the TSV for 1/8 really a Ninja??

58Meezer — Thu, 09 Jan 2014 07:16:55 GMT

I just think people usually buy the cheaper machine = try it for a bit and realize it isn't all that its cracked up to be or dies - then they end up buying the Vitamix. My husband has a 16 year old Vitamix still working and we upgrade and got the new 7500 series - my husband still using ole 16 year old machine - but we don't want to be without it!

The lead stuff would cause me to want to ship it back - the blades in the Vitamix are very very stong - Restaurants/Kitchens have the Vitamix - I feel its worth the money...To each their own.