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Vitamix Explorian Blender (Refurbished)

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Amazon has Vitamix Explorian Professional-Grade Blender w/ 64-Oz Container (Refurbished, Black) on sale for $188.99. Shipping is free.

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  • Amazon has Vitamix 5200 Professional-Grade Blender w/ 64-Oz Container (New, Black) on sale for $278.99. Shipping is free.

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Amazon has Vitamix Explorian Professional-Grade Blender w/ 64-Oz Container (Refurbished, Black) on sale for $188.99. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Deal Editor iconian for finding this deal.

Additionally, Select American Express, Chase, and Discover Cardholders may be eligible for extra savings of 15% to 40% when paying with credit card rewards points at Amazon. See the Targeted Credit Cardholder Discounts at Amazon Frontpage Thread for details.

Editor's Notes

Written by oceanlake | Staff
  • About this deal:
    • These prices are 50% lower than the list price.
  • About this store:
    • Amazon offers free returns for this item. You can return the item for any reason in new and unused condition: no shipping charges.
    • Don't have Amazon Prime? Students can get a free 6-Month Amazon Prime trial with free 2-day shipping, unlimited video streaming & more.
    • If you're not a student, there's also a free 1-Month Amazon Prime trial available.
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  • Amazon has Vitamix 5200 Professional-Grade Blender w/ 64-Oz Container (New, Black) on sale for $278.99. Shipping is free.

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Model: Vitamix Explorian Blender, Professional-Grade, 64 oz. Low-Profile Container, Black - 65542 (Renewed Premium)

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ss115891
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For those who are having difficulty deciding, more power doesnt really mean better outcome. If you are just looking to prepare smoothies & blends. See this side by side in depth comparison between E310/E320 & 5300 and you can make the choice. Hope that helps in deciding the direction of pulling the trigger.
https://www.rtings.com/blender/to...shold=0.10
yoshis007
51 Posts
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Really good deal for the 5200 at $279. This matches the June's frontpage deal. Last time it was cheaper was in 2019 at $260, so I wouldn't bank on that happening again.

The 5200 is one of America's Test Kitchen most recommended for high-end blenders.
woodygg
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same smoothie.
VERY different texture

not to mention ability to crush, blend, mix, etc...

not even close.

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BMO888
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Quote from kylepaqu :
Is this overkill for just blending up frozen fruit for smoothies?
Depends on your smoothies, but most likely overkill. Will it make amazing smoothie, yes, but a lot of sub $100 will also do the same. If you're looking to make nut butters, sorbets, grinding flours and expanding culinary tools, this is great.

But again, plenty of people with the money will buy this for just smoothies.
Last edited by BMO888 November 29, 2021 at 07:37 AM.
Nov 29, 2021
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ha-evolution
Nov 29, 2021
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Quote from ss115891 :
For those who are having difficulty deciding, more power doesnt really mean better outcome. If you are just looking to prepare smoothies & blends. See this side by side in depth comparison between E310/E320 & 5300 and you can make the choice. Hope that helps in deciding the direction of pulling the trigger.
https://www.rtings.com/blender/to...shold=0.10
Awesome thanks didn't think to check Rtings!
Nov 29, 2021
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ss115891
Nov 29, 2021
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Quote from woodygg :
I bought the 320 - love it. No reason to pay more IMO.
I strongly belive so too. I purchased E320 from costco about 2 weeks ago and been making smoothies daily since then. Its doing fantastic job and making smoothies better than smoothie king. I dont need a touch screen, self detect, timer or blutooth to make smoothies in a minute
Nov 29, 2021
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AustinM8565
Nov 29, 2021
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Quote from angelg5 :
How does this compare to the Vitamix.com deal on the V1200 unit and accessories for $279.95 (5-year warranty) ?
I would get the V1200 because it has the smart features which are more than likely going to be necessary for all the current and upcoming accessories for the blenders. You won't be able to use the smart scale (most useful thing ever) the food processor, etc.
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Quote from woodygg :
yep.... the list goes on and on. I doubt any of those facts matter to the person who made that comment...
Agree, for a quick one person smoothie, I always prefer my Magic Bullet. Although not perfect, that takes up less space and with easy clean up, that is more than enough I suppose. There's a walmart deal for $15 ongoing on that one.
https://www.walmart.com/ip/seort/519597416
Worth the price even for anyone looking to buy a spare jar.
Nov 29, 2021
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miahz
Nov 29, 2021
229 Posts
I'll answer myself. The first/most helpful review on the linked Experian model does a rundown of these similar models. Bases/motors seem to be the same. The one major difference is the Pulse switch in the E320 vs the High Speed switch needed to reach full speed on 5200.
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Ra_mo
Nov 29, 2021
294 Posts
Quote from njguy545 :
I'll stick to my $20 blender that makes the same smoothie
You have no idea what you're talking about.....I love love love this machine, use this twice every single day for the past 5 years and runs like NEW every single time...

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Ra_mo
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Quote from kylepaqu :
Is this overkill for just blending up frozen fruit for smoothies?
This is the only blender which blends the seeds in the BlackBerries and rasberries. If you use no berries or nuts just plain pulpy fruits then it may not be of much use to you
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JollySapien
Nov 29, 2021
60 Posts
I've had the 5200 for over 9 years!! I use it every day to make green smoothies and other random stuff. it's still working great. The only thing I noticed is that at low speed it kinda rattles but it's still doing what it's supposed to do. Part of me wants to buy this 5200 because it's a good price, just to have in case my current one fails but it's hard to justify. Anyway I paid $600 + for the Costco bundle waaaay back but don't regret it at all so for this price anyone interested should be all over it. ✌️
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ojai00
Nov 29, 2021
546 Posts
Was debating the E320 from Costco but the 5200 seems like a better deal for a bit cheaper. Not sure if all the other accessories are needed from the Costco bundle
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gooneygoogoo
Nov 29, 2021
322 Posts
Here's my opinion on smoothies. 21 years ago I started making smoothies on the regular. Started making them at a restaurant and later a coffee shop with the Vitamix. Of course, it works fantastic. At home, I was using a 1970's Oster. It also made smoothies just fine, but the Vitamix did do it better, as in it was slightly easier. I did take home a Vitamix from my job as we got a brand new one and they let me have the old one. Used it until the seals on the blades went and it started leaking all over. Last 10 years I've been using a newer classic Oster beehive. It works just fine and fits under my counter easier. I did at one point buy a shorter jar for the Vitamix, but just decided to sell it and use the Oster. It's perfectly fine for smoothies.
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rytangold
Nov 29, 2021
161 Posts
Vitamix newest Ascent series with auto detect of different containers( include go-cup) might be the reason for all the sales of older models. This is not to say Vitamix will stop production on the older model like the 5000, but newer model are coming out year after year. Vitamix One is the baby of them all.
Last edited by rytangold November 29, 2021 at 08:11 AM.
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blakeas
Nov 29, 2021
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so i just bought this deal but didnt recognize the 5200 doesnt fit under the cabinet on the countertop? do they have a different jar i can buy?
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tivu100
Nov 29, 2021
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Is the refurbished Explorian really E320? I thought E320 was Costco exclusive?

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xSpender
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Do the refurbished units come in the original box?

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