Jack Lalanne Health Master 100?

[Mefe Erutere]

Well I was thinking that I would go with the best and get a Refurbiushed Vitamix for my first juice feast, but it seem like more and more expenses keep comming up which is causing me to hold off.

I've known about this program for almost a year now and have yet to take any action and my health isn't getting any better so I really need to do something. I've heard about the Jack Lalanne Health Master blender being somewhat comparable to the Vitamix. The price is defintely right being only $150, but I read some bad reviews on Amazon about the machine. Most of the reviews note that the machine is excellent for the first couple of months but after a while the bearings corrode and you end up with juices all over the place. I would hate to be a month into Juice feast and have to quit due to a defunct blender. Not to mention David mentioned that the quality of juices with this machine aren't as good as the Vitamix.

I really want to get this thing on the road because I am looking to make this a life practice. So here's where I need opinions:

1) For those of you who are familiar with this machine, what do you think of it?

2) Are the quality of juices really that bad to whereby minimum to no healing will take place?

3) What should I do?

[Dreamscaper]

I have brought up this question before. Yes, the Jack Lalanne blender works and does the trick. Does it do it well, no not really. Vitamixes tend to hold their value much longer then the k-techs though. I was totally broke and on a budget and I ALMOST bought the jack Lalanne but then found a Blend tech K-tech on Ebay used for the same price as the healthmaster 100. I recommend you do the same thing. It still isn't as good as a vitamix, but it has the HP to get the job done and produce high quality juices.

However, if you don't find any good deals on ebay, the Jack Lalanne will work...

[Mefe Erutere]

Thanks Dreamsaper. That's a bit disappointing to hear about the Jack Lalanne but at the same time I want to have a successful juice feast with maximum results. I will keep searching Ebay though it's tough competition when making bids. Everyone on planet earth wants a good blender and there don't seem to be many affordable ones on the market that compare.

[Mefe Erutere]

Or actually, I could just go ahead and shell out a few extra bucks more for a used Vitamix 3600. It's an older discontinued model which means that if it breaks down them I would have to buy a new one as they no longer make parts for this model.

[Mefe Erutere]

Well I've made the decision to just go with the best and get a Vitamix. I found out that you can set up a payment plan on a reconditioned 5000 model. Basically, I only pay half the price of 349.99 + $15 set up fee, + taxes. I will just pay it in full next month or even in the next couple of weeks if they allow me to, just to get it over with. Life is short, just go with the best now if can work it out.

[Dreamscaper]

That is probably a good decision. The Vitamix is hands down the best. You won't be disappointed...

[Mefe Erutere]

Ok so the deal has been done. I suggest this for anyone who may not have the full amount upfront for a Vitamix and can definitely make the other payments down the line with no problem. My first payment today was $194 with two more payments of $97 which will occur over the next 2 months. That will give me time to work a couple of extra hours and make sure that I have the money. I'm thoroughly satisfied. Now on to the supplements.