Every serious cook/baker should own a KitchenAid stand mixer - their reputation goes without saying. I have always wanted one of these, and thanks to Amazon (.com) and their amazing prices I finally went for it. Having recently been diagnosed with carpal tunnel (these days I'm not sure who doesn't have it), this mixer is making my life a lot easier and my time in the kitchen even more enjoyable. Do not hesitate to buy this product! It comes with everything you need (whisk, dough hook, beater and instruction book which contains quite a number of excellent recipes) except the pouring shield - after using this mixer, I'm not sure I need a pouring shield, so right now I'm perfectly happy without it. Give yourself an early Christmas present and get this mixer!

Great mixer, mediocre deal (Rating: 5.00)
Review : I ordered a refurb unit which arrived with a different, handleless mixing bowl. KitchenAid Customer Service told me that you get whatever's in the box but offered to swap out the bowl. Worth noting is that judging from the marks on the electrical plug, this unit definitely was used, not a new remarked item.

Meanwhile, Linens 'n' Things advertised the same mixer brand new with a full 12-month warranty (the refurb warranty is 6 months) for ($) -- but there was a 20% discount coupon (applicable only in their retail stores) plus a free Good Houskeeping cookbook with a retail price of ($) with any purchase of at least ($).

In short, the brand new unit with the coupon, at ($), costs less and comes with a great cookbook valued at ($). The refurb unit costs more, comes with a 50% shorter warranty, there's no cookbook or other bonus, and you don't know exactly what will be in the box.

Needless to say, I returned the refurb unit and did the deal at Linens 'n' Things.

Without any coupons, the street price for this mixer brand new at most retail stores including Sears is ($). So you might want to shop around before buying the refurb product. The refurb unit at ($)is no bargain.

The mixer itself seems solid as a rock and hopefully will work fine. It is a great size for us since it fits on the countertop and clears the wall cabinets with no problem.

Reliable workhorse! (Rating: 5.00)
Review : Great product and the refurbished model is an incredible price. Mine is 22 years old and has never given a moment's trouble, even with *heavy* and frequent use. Excellent value.

To KitchenAid or not to KitchenAid: (Rating: 5.00)
Review : A must-have for all serious (and mildly serious) bakers. Not as useful as I thought it would be for other things, but I use it for all my baking needs: from pizza dough & muffins to zuchini bread & pumpkin pie (of course I have the slicer/shredder attachment). The initial price is formidable, but it is endlessly useful.

Perfect Kitchen Appliance (Rating: 5.00)
Review : I've seen this mixer being used on cable TV cooking shows and I thought, "If it's good enough for Emeril and Julia, it must be a good one to own." Although I can't cook like the pros, I certainly can mix like one! It mixes beautifully, smooths out all the lumpy stuff, and makes bread dough look just like the cookbook photos! It's an attractive piece of equipment on my countertop. Who knows, maybe the cable TV networks need another cooking show?! If they call, I'll be ready with this really great mixer!

Great product , an oustanding value!!! (Rating: 5.00)
Review : I just received one of these mixers as a gift, along with an extra mixing bowl and an accessory pack, and couldn't be happier. It comes in a plain white box labeled "Refurbished," but once you open the box and take out the mixer you can't tell it from a brand new mixer that cost a lot more! No scratches ware marks, or blemishes, it looks brand new! I have been putting my new mixer though a gambit of mixing chores and it works wonderfully. At this price I would recommend getting some attachments and extras it makes the mixer a much more versatile machine.

Killer deal on a great product! (Rating: 5.00)
Review : I just bought and received one of these last week and it absolutely looks brand new!! Amazon has the best deal I have found on this mixer (I shopped in the malls and on the internet for about two weeks until I purchased this one) and I was unable to tell that this has been reconditioned. If you're in the market for a mixer, do yourself a favor and buy this one now before they run out - I seriously doubt you'll find a better price and, as far as my wife and I can tell, you will not be able to notice that this is not new. I am very picky and am 100% satisfied with this product!! Thanks Amazon!!!