Does anyone here have any experience with the NutriBullet?

[Grateful for Hope]

I am thinking of buying it based on online reviews. I did see that there are some issues with leaking, but it seems that if you don't overfill it, and if you tighten the base, that this doesn't happen. I also saw a suggestion to 'wet the rim' before using it.

Thanks!

[Archae]

1. Don't buy it.

All it is, is a souped-up version of a blender.

You can find blenders that work just as good in the stores for about $30 or less.

[Grateful for Hope]

2. Thank you!

I already have a pretty good blender - but I am not sure it would blend flaxseeds, etc. as I have never tried to blend them.

I think I am going to try and see what happens.

Thank you for your feedback.

[Archae]

3. One of my sisters bought one.

Paid $130 for it, it had individual cups, and (12? 13?) speeds, I forget.

It broke down after 2 years and my sister bought a blender for $25 at Shopko, has had that one now for 5 years now, works just as good, she just has to clean the pitcher more often.

[Grateful for Hope]

4. Good info, Archae.

Thanks!

[NRaleighLiberal]

5. We got a Ninja from Costco - very pleased with it.

we make smoothies with it, using lots of greens along with fruit - does a very nice job.

[Grateful for Hope]

6. I believe the Ninja is cheaper than the Nutribullet

This is something to consider. Thanks!

[NRaleighLiberal]

7. This is the one listed on Amazon - cost even less at Costco.

http://www.amazon.com/Ninja-622356527972-NJ600-Pro-Blender/dp/B003VWXXXK/ref=sr_1_1?s=appliances&ie=UTF8&qid=1365383876&sr=1-1&keywords=ninja+blender

didn't go for the overly fancy one.

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11. Thanks, NRL!

[rug]

8. "Wet the rim"?

If it was only that, go for it, but there is the matter of leaking if you overfill it, no matter how tight.

So I say pass.

[Grateful for Hope]

10. Thanks, rug.

I am glad I asked here before buying it.

[sweetNsassy]

9. Yep, a rip off...

The thing broke down after just a few uses. The cups cracked where they screwed into the thing. I ended up throwing it away after just a few months.

[Grateful for Hope]

12. Wow.

Makes me think that all those positive reviews were not real ones. I am sorry you went through that.

Thank you!