Calling all Kitchen Aid fans out there
Heynj said:
I have been tasked with the purchase of a standard size Kitchen Aid stand mixer. I am a bargain hunter, the future owner is not. I have been given zero restrictions budget-wise, but the thrifter in my DNA wants the best deal. Suggestions? Thought of Kohl’s, but coupons/discounts don’t apply to the mixers. This is a good time of year to buy one, I assume. Thank you for any helpful input!
check Walmart online shopping, you can get one under $300.
4.5 quart is plenty big for anyone but a heavy duty baker. You can get the "Classic" for about $240, even through KitchenAid; the fancy colored ones "Deluxe" for about $20 more.
I grew up with one and I have had my own for 25+ years. They are inexpensive compared to what they used to be. I think mine was $200.
If you are a Costco member, they usually have a nice package deal of the Kitchen Aid Artisan mixer (which is about the same size as the Classic)
Does it have to be new? There are quite a few decent looking ones listed on FB Marketplace around $150.
Wirecutter recommends the KitchenAid Artisan Series 5-Quart Tilt-Head Stand Mixer. It's $350 and a beautiful turquoise blue, but I still don't think you need it unless you need it...
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B005PMEHBG/?tag=thewire06-20&linkCode=xm2&ascsubtag=AwEAAAAAAAAAAqWg
There is a long story as to how I know this that I won't get into, but QVC often has amazing "deal of the day" sales on Kitchen Aid leading up to the holidays. I'm talking $300 off the top of the line models.
My latest go-to on price shopping is to find a stock photo of the item and do a Google image search.
The process: Take a screenshot of the image and save it to your photo library. I generally crop the photo to just show the item of interest. Then go to google images and upload the photo. Multiple sources at a range of prices pop up. Some will be exact matches, and some will be very similar.
If you are doing this on anything other than a computer, like on your phone or iPad, you need to request the Google Images desktop site.
Good luck!
@Heynj Just checked their website, this is on sale with free shipping https://www.qvc.com/kitchenaid-pro-600-6-qt-bowl-lift-stand-mixer-w-flex-edge.product.K89093.html?sc=NAVLIST
bella said:
@Heynj Just checked their website, this is on sale with free shipping https://www.qvc.com/kitchenaid-pro-600-6-qt-bowl-lift-stand-mixer-w-flex-edge.product.K89093.html?sc=NAVLIST
I don't need it, but I want it!
drummerboy said:
Kitchenaid makes fans?
badump-bump
Oh but they do! They make ranges and what do you need for a range? A kitchen fan, most often called a "hood" to get rid of the smoke and smells...
Oh, you probably just missed the "Black Friday" and "Cyber Monday" deals. But some places still seem to be holding "Cyber Week" sales.
I would love to have one, too. Never thought about including their own site on a price search -- but those seem like great prices.
Turquoise sounds right down my alley, too, KarenMarlowe. Oh, now, something ELSE to shop for! I may just have to "task" someone with that request!
I put off getting a Kitchen Aid for years and years - price, counter space, etc. etc. Finally some people got me one. Best gift ever!! I'm sure you'll love it.
Only tiny wish: the plastic shield for pouring things into the bowl. Now, thanks to this thread, i see the shield is available separately for a machine the size of mine, for like $20. Thank you for posting, Heynj! 
Took a look on TEMU,com tonight and it looks like they've got a ton of Kitchen-Aid stuff there -- at great prices.
Have to run, but I'll come back to tell you about my TEMU ordering experiences later. All good. Worth taking a look!
KarenMarlowe said:
I don't need it, but I want it!
I completely understand - it's nicer than the one I have and I want it, but can't justify buying a new one.
Juniemoon said:
Took a look on TEMU,com tonight and it looks like they've got a ton of Kitchen-Aid stuff there -- at great prices.
Have to run, but I'll come back to tell you about my TEMU ordering experiences later. All good. Worth taking a look!
be careful with TEMU. It's full of grey market ripoffs and you are supporting unregulated labor.
DanDietrich said:
be careful with TEMU. It's full of grey market ripoffs and you are supporting unregulated labor.
I'll take it under advisement....Thx.
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I have been tasked with the purchase of a standard size Kitchen Aid stand mixer. I am a bargain hunter, the future owner is not. I have been given zero restrictions budget-wise, but the thrifter in my DNA wants the best deal. Suggestions? Thought of Kohl’s, but coupons/discounts don’t apply to the mixers. This is a good time of year to buy one, I assume. Thank you for any helpful input!