Should i spend £300+ on an Kitchenaid Artisan Mixer?????

[3725Hayley]

I have been thinking about buying the Artisan Mixer in pink for ages.

My husband thinks I am crazy.... mainly because of the huge price tag.

Are they worth it????

yes - a classic - definitely cream or chrome - they also do a blender which is pretty fab (think you might tire of pink and then it is a bit of a waste considering the outlay)go for it !

Absolutely!

My sister has one and they are fabulous!!!

Everytime I read a recipe that says, 'Use the paddle attachment' I want to cry.

Get it!

I make bread with mine every weekend. The dough hook is brilliant.

I agree that something like chrome or gunmetal grey or something might be a bit more durable.

hmm, on Ebay they are very cheap (£137) if imported from US - but can never remember about import duties let alone postage

just a thought

(goes off to pat trusty old Kenwood consolingly )

I was going to say don't buy one!
Thats what your arms are for!!

But i'm just jealous as can't afford £300!

Thanks for the tips ladies...

Think I am definately going for the pink one (as will go with all my kitchen bits), but will have to save a bit more money first.

P.S The duck egg blue one is seriously nice!!!

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I got the red one as a wedding pressie I love it. I am considering getting some of the attachments for it now

How much of the price is for the design and how much for the action? At that price I would have assume it is a "keep it on the work surface" type of mixer?

I think it's the design and the quality that you are paying for.

I know that they have really good, long lasting motors. Plus all the top chefs have them. Nigella has the red one.

I have the cream one. It is beautiful. Truly beautiful.
But don't pay £300. I got mine for about £250 in some 2 day spectacular thingy a few years ago.
The sales this summer will be amazing so wait a bit.