Here in Brazil there are no Vitamix blenders being sold. To buy from importers is prohibitively expensive (US$ 500 to US$ 1500 in our currency).

Kitchenaid K400 although very expensive (it costs R$ 2000/US$ 400) is available. Does it worth it? How much it lasts?

Other brands that I have are Electrolux, Oster, Breville, Philips Walita etc.

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Every_Chart_3581 t1_j55c36v wrote on January 20, 2023 at 2:42 PM

Kitchen aid pro line should be same price as vitamix. It’s built like a tank and has a 10 yr warranty, same as vitamix

-SeaBrisket- t1_j55qaue wrote on January 20, 2023 at 4:15 PM

Check out some local businesses that make use of blenders and ask what they're using. They might be commercial grade blenders that are too expensive but maybe you'll get some good suggestions.

bblickle t1_j57ojjh wrote on January 20, 2023 at 11:46 PM

See what they use at the smoothie shop and at local bars.

complywood t1_j55tiwz wrote on January 20, 2023 at 4:35 PM

I've had a Waring MX1050XT for 15 years and estimated over 1500 smoothies. Had to replace the pitcher 10 years in but otherwise it is still going strong. Blends strong enough to crush raspberry seeds in smoothies. I like it more than Vitamix blenders I've used (smoothies end up with a better texture), although the smooth speed control on the vitamix is nice in some situations.

Yakapo88 t1_j573d5q wrote on January 20, 2023 at 9:22 PM

I’d buy a commercial blender. You might even find one second hand.

Itisd t1_j562ftj wrote on January 20, 2023 at 5:30 PM

I've found most recent KitchenAid products to be cheaply built and not at all durable.

StudioSpecial1341 t1_j5ebo4c wrote on January 22, 2023 at 11:09 AM

This.

I’d look for a commercial blender as others have suggested.

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glassteelhammer t1_j555yz2 wrote on January 20, 2023 at 1:58 PM

What if you get someone in the US to buy a refurbished model and ship it to you?

EatDirtAndDieTrash t1_j55h632 wrote on January 20, 2023 at 3:16 PM

Shipping has gotten SO expensive. For that weight (and size once packing is added) it could easily be $150-200.

manymanymanu t1_j55u3jg wrote on January 20, 2023 at 4:39 PM

Yes