@OldCatLady Electric pressure cookers are great! Got an induction cooktop, so the stovetop one wouldn't work. The electric one does the same job and is easier to clean. Our cats say hi to your cats.
@radi0j0hn My cats say hi back, and Happy New Year, and I hope you don't live in Rednecklandia like we do. From about sunset until 2 AM, the cats will be in the darkest corners they can find. Oh, and I fully expect Meh to offer an electric pressure cooker within the next week, just to give us something to gripe about.
This is exactly what it promises to be: a $20 juicer. If you want an extended warranty, buy three of them and hang onto them until the first one breaks. It will. If you juice a lot of hard produce and often, stay away.
@kirbrand if you are not using the vmp just cancel it, if you didn't use it within the period for which is was charged (and if they didn't send any gifts, which they haven't recently) you get the moolah back automatically.
@kirbrand ... Meh tries really hard to satisfy us mediocres thus it's price.. Imagine paying $57.48 for this or even the outrageous retail price ($139.99) THAT would be highway robbery at both ends.. I've got a B&D 1,000RPM (mostly metal) this is an 800RPM.. Think I'll pass but kudos to meh for offering at a price that everyone could afford and hardly anyone would miss if it screwed up on them. I think I'll just retain my VMP.. Even my cat cares.. See. ... uh..???
Looks like you be throwing away the Jackson! 33% bad reviews like this on Amazon; 1.0 out of 5 starsTHIS JUICER IS THE PITS -- DO NOT BUY IT. ByStella Shantion April 7, 2013 I researched this juicer before requesting it as a gift for Christmas this past year ... after using it a couple times, I plugged it in one day and it just wouldn't turn on. (This is after using it only three times and being extremely satisfied with the results: it didn't produce a TON of juice in ratio to the amount of fruits and veggies I used, but through talking with other people about their juicing experiences and in researching other juicers, I've found this is pretty typical and is just part of the deal you make when you set out to make fresh juice.)
I will say that the couple times I was able to use it before it breaking, it was easy to figure out (instructions as helpful as they needed to be: putting it together and taking it apart was actually pretty intuitive, which is always a good sign) and the clean-up process wasn't terrible.
BUT, none of that really matters since it broke after the third time using it. I called the toll-free number, spoke to someone at Storebound (apparently the manufacturer), and they sent me a packaging slip to attach to the box when sending it back to them (no charge for shipping). I did this and three weeks later (yikes), finally received a replacement juicer. Plugged it in and it didn't turn on. Made sure it wasn't the outlet, switched it around (other appliances working, this wasn't a problem on my end) and ... nothing. I should mention that this is after I spent $30 on apples, lemons, spinach, and carrots to juice. So I had excessive amounts of fruit and veggies, was literally craving this best best awesome delicious fresh juice ... instead ended up with some lame salad.
Called Storebound again, pretty frustrated at this point, and the guy who answered was extremely unhelpful: he told me he couldn't offer any sort of refund of any kind, all he could do is send me another replacement juicer. I waited two weeks, didn't receive the replacement juicer, called again, talked to someone much more pleasant and helpful who said she felt terrible about my experience and would send a replacement juicer right away (as that was all she could do.) She checked my account and the guy I had spoken to weeks prior had somehow not processed the order. Awesome. So she processed a new order, it must have been expedited mail service as the new juicer arrived within a week. This one worked! Yay! Second time using the thing and I'm juicing carrots & one gets jammed and the juicer produces some sort of burning toxic smell and dies.CARROTS! I'm not attempting to shove shards of glass or small animal bones into my juicer. I'd really just like some carrot juice. So, this is now my third juicer.
Ok, sooo long story short (this isn't short at all), they send me now a fourth juicer: this one is supposed to be the next level up in juicers, more expensive apparently but Storebound says they can do this for me because of this silly silly experience I've had. There is hope! ... My fourth juicer arrived in the mail two days ago. IT DOESN'T TURN ON WHEN PLUGGED IN. Face palm
THIS PRODUCT IS CRAP. DO NOT BUY IT. Half the juicers I've now received from this company have broken within three uses and the other half have been broken upon arrival.
The bottom line is that this juicer and I are clearly not meant to co-exist. But reading some other reviews here, I'm reasoning that that's probably the case with this juicer and most humans. The thing really just needs to be recalled. I've obviously wanted to instead get the refund check rather than continue to deal with this but the purchaser of the juicer (my mom) ordered it over the phone and had it shipped right to me. Neither of us ever received any sort of receipt (she just has the purchase on her CC statement), so returning it to the retailer would be an involved, complicated process. How convenient that Storebound doesn't offer refunds.
This is all very unfortunate because no store bought juice tastes anywhere near like the miracle that is homemade juice. But this juicer is not the route to get to that miracle. I feel terrible leaving such a negative review but if it saves someone the frustration that I've dealt with through this experience then it's worth it!
This might be a good juicer, I have no clue. What I do know is if you get a juicer thinking you're doing something good for your body then you are a complete imbecile.
When you "juice" you miss out on all of the fiber (which helps your body process sugar) and other nutrients that come with eating whole fruits. Essentially when you drink juice you're really just drinking a ton of sugar water with some Vitamin C. Eat whole fruit instead.
Not exactly. There's two types of fiber: 'soluble' and 'insoluble'. When you juice, the pulp you see in the 'pulp bin' is mostly the insoluble fiber. You're still getting plenty of soluble fiber in your juice.
There are also two types of juicers, centrifugal and masticating. The first type spin very fast and often create heat in the process (which destroys vitamins). The second type works far more slowly and does a better job of extracting juice without ruining its benefits. Unfortunately, you will end up spending upwards to $200-300 for a really good one of either type.
This is a low-end centrifugal, and just not a very good juicer for anything but soft fruits and veggies.
@kalimeeri Insoluble fiber is nice to keep included for fullness and bulking da poo-poos. It's usually best to just get a decent blender for your fruits and veggies.
I've been far more successful with the "exercising more" side of the equation than the "eating better" one: dropped 40lbs in three months a couple years ago without any major diet changes. I also find a more active lifestyle is easier to keep up than a very limiting diet, but everyone is different.
Never had much interest in juicers, so this is a meh for me. If I want juice, I'll make a Trader Joe's run.
@ScottN I'm jealous. A Trader Joe's run for me is at least seven hours round trip. Joe, if you're listening, come trade a little closer to my neck of the woods.
Specs
Condition: New
Warranty: 1 Year Storebound
Estimated Delivery: 1/11 - 1/13
Shipping: $5 or free with VMP
What’s in the Box?
1x Dash premium juicer
1x 4-cup juice pitcher
Pictures
Front view
3/4 view
…it does have 2 speeds though
Price Comparison
$139.99 List, $51.98 + $5.50 shipping at Amazon (101 reviews, third party seller
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Warranty
90 days
Estimated Delivery
Monday, February 11th - Friday, February 15th
Is the CM for:
"Crappy Mixer"?
"Could be Metal"?
"Can't Masticate"?
"Corrals Moisture"?
"Crush n' Mash"?
"(funky) Cold Medina"?
"Chrome Metallic"?
Chooz Mextractor
Compost Maker?
Cocktail Mixer?
Contraband Model?
Candy Manager?
Chicken Marmalade?
@djslack COUNTERTOP MODEL
Meh. Not gonna squeeze a Jackson out of me tonight.
@jsimsace Yup. Not extracting it from MY bank account.
Just trying to squeeze more money out of us!
The description made me think that I shouldn't buy this. I would always have that story in my head whenever I looked at it...
Previously on meh
2015-10-22 Dash 2-Speed Juice Extractor $24
https://meh.com/deals/dash-2-speed-juice-extractor
2015-12-31 Dash 2-Speed Juice Extractor $20
Similar yet so different
https://meh.com/deals/black---decker-400-watt-juice-extractor--refurbished-
2015-04-15 Black & Decker 400-Watt Juice Extractor (Refurbished) $15
and with that im going to bed
Two (speed) for Thursday
Already have Ninja with all the attachments. Please bring back the Qi Charger/Battery combos!
@nymatsui do you already have a qi compatible phone or phone back?
@nymatsui I second the motion. Yes, I have a compatible phone and back.
@communist I have the phone and back.
Do Sweet Tooth and Lazy Bones fly and scream like the the lost souls from hell? If not....I'm out
Puts a squeeze on ones budget
2 Speeds - Ridiculous Speed and Ludicrous Speed
@sp3ar This deal is for a knock-off.
Here is the original 2-speed Juice Extractor:
"Cuz Meh"
Dashing around for tonight's deal -- "orange " u glad?
CM= cocktail machine?
If I've learned anything about stuff like this, it's to spend top dollar and skip the crap.
What choo mean no wheels?
Bought an electric pressure cooker earlier today. This would be too much excitement in a 24 hour span. Meh.
@OldCatLady Electric pressure cookers are great! Got an induction cooktop, so the stovetop one wouldn't work. The electric one does the same job and is easier to clean. Our cats say hi to your cats.
@radi0j0hn My cats say hi back, and Happy New Year, and I hope you don't live in Rednecklandia like we do. From about sunset until 2 AM, the cats will be in the darkest corners they can find. Oh, and I fully expect Meh to offer an electric pressure cooker within the next week, just to give us something to gripe about.
CM Punk
CM =ChroMe?
DON'T DO IT Stay away from this Piece of Junk Never worked and no wanted to help me
@Hollboll ^^
@Thumperchick Honey I already went that route the thing is junk and burned out the motor first time I tried to use it
@Foxborn thanks Darlin
No match for my Juicerator.
Juice Weasel!
This is exactly what it promises to be: a $20 juicer. If you want an extended warranty, buy three of them and hang onto them until the first one breaks. It will. If you juice a lot of hard produce and often, stay away.
@loudersoft that is, indeed, a creative form of extended warranty.
And also a wonderful path to higher sales today.
2 speeds. Meh and meh+
Does anyone here ever provide actual insight? I'm about ready to ditch the VMP.
@kirbrand We sure do, to follow tonight's insight just take a left turn at funny and don't buy this Juicer
@kirbrand if you are not using the vmp just cancel it, if you didn't use it within the period for which is was charged (and if they didn't send any gifts, which they haven't recently) you get the moolah back automatically.
@kirbrand ... Meh tries really hard to satisfy us mediocres thus it's price.. Imagine paying $57.48 for this or even the outrageous retail price ($139.99) THAT would be highway robbery at both ends.. I've got a B&D 1,000RPM (mostly metal) this is an 800RPM.. Think I'll pass but kudos to meh for offering at a price that everyone could afford and hardly anyone would miss if it screwed up on them. I think I'll just retain my VMP.. Even my cat cares.. See.
... uh..???
@unkabob that feline be chillin'...
Hmm, probably going to stay away then. I've got a NutriBullet 900 and it's pretty beasty.
I'm guessing CM=Chrome. I'd be right if they offered a BK model as well.
Now that map shows the hipsters. NY and CA leading the pack.
CM = Completely Mediocre
Looks like you be throwing away the Jackson!
33% bad reviews like this on Amazon;
1.0 out of 5 starsTHIS JUICER IS THE PITS -- DO NOT BUY IT.
ByStella Shantion April 7, 2013
I researched this juicer before requesting it as a gift for Christmas this past year ... after using it a couple times, I plugged it in one day and it just wouldn't turn on. (This is after using it only three times and being extremely satisfied with the results: it didn't produce a TON of juice in ratio to the amount of fruits and veggies I used, but through talking with other people about their juicing experiences and in researching other juicers, I've found this is pretty typical and is just part of the deal you make when you set out to make fresh juice.)
I will say that the couple times I was able to use it before it breaking, it was easy to figure out (instructions as helpful as they needed to be: putting it together and taking it apart was actually pretty intuitive, which is always a good sign) and the clean-up process wasn't terrible.
BUT, none of that really matters since it broke after the third time using it. I called the toll-free number, spoke to someone at Storebound (apparently the manufacturer), and they sent me a packaging slip to attach to the box when sending it back to them (no charge for shipping). I did this and three weeks later (yikes), finally received a replacement juicer. Plugged it in and it didn't turn on. Made sure it wasn't the outlet, switched it around (other appliances working, this wasn't a problem on my end) and ... nothing. I should mention that this is after I spent $30 on apples, lemons, spinach, and carrots to juice. So I had excessive amounts of fruit and veggies, was literally craving this best best awesome delicious fresh juice ... instead ended up with some lame salad.
Called Storebound again, pretty frustrated at this point, and the guy who answered was extremely unhelpful: he told me he couldn't offer any sort of refund of any kind, all he could do is send me another replacement juicer. I waited two weeks, didn't receive the replacement juicer, called again, talked to someone much more pleasant and helpful who said she felt terrible about my experience and would send a replacement juicer right away (as that was all she could do.) She checked my account and the guy I had spoken to weeks prior had somehow not processed the order. Awesome. So she processed a new order, it must have been expedited mail service as the new juicer arrived within a week. This one worked! Yay! Second time using the thing and I'm juicing carrots & one gets jammed and the juicer produces some sort of burning toxic smell and dies.CARROTS! I'm not attempting to shove shards of glass or small animal bones into my juicer. I'd really just like some carrot juice. So, this is now my third juicer.
Ok, sooo long story short (this isn't short at all), they send me now a fourth juicer: this one is supposed to be the next level up in juicers, more expensive apparently but Storebound says they can do this for me because of this silly silly experience I've had. There is hope! ... My fourth juicer arrived in the mail two days ago. IT DOESN'T TURN ON WHEN PLUGGED IN. Face palm
THIS PRODUCT IS CRAP. DO NOT BUY IT. Half the juicers I've now received from this company have broken within three uses and the other half have been broken upon arrival.
The bottom line is that this juicer and I are clearly not meant to co-exist. But reading some other reviews here, I'm reasoning that that's probably the case with this juicer and most humans. The thing really just needs to be recalled. I've obviously wanted to instead get the refund check rather than continue to deal with this but the purchaser of the juicer (my mom) ordered it over the phone and had it shipped right to me. Neither of us ever received any sort of receipt (she just has the purchase on her CC statement), so returning it to the retailer would be an involved, complicated process. How convenient that Storebound doesn't offer refunds.
This is all very unfortunate because no store bought juice tastes anywhere near like the miracle that is homemade juice. But this juicer is not the route to get to that miracle. I feel terrible leaving such a negative review but if it saves someone the frustration that I've dealt with through this experience then it's worth it!
@Dubhlaine my experience to a T
This might be a good juicer, I have no clue. What I do know is if you get a juicer thinking you're doing something good for your body then you are a complete imbecile.
When you "juice" you miss out on all of the fiber (which helps your body process sugar) and other nutrients that come with eating whole fruits. Essentially when you drink juice you're really just drinking a ton of sugar water with some Vitamin C. Eat whole fruit instead.
Not exactly. There's two types of fiber: 'soluble' and 'insoluble'.
When you juice, the pulp you see in the 'pulp bin' is mostly the insoluble fiber.
You're still getting plenty of soluble fiber in your juice.
There are also two types of juicers, centrifugal and masticating. The first type spin very fast and often create heat in the process (which destroys vitamins). The second type works far more slowly and does a better job of extracting juice without ruining its benefits. Unfortunately, you will end up spending upwards to $200-300 for a really good one of either type.
This is a low-end centrifugal, and just not a very good juicer for anything but soft fruits and veggies.
@kalimeeri Insoluble fiber is nice to keep included for fullness and bulking da poo-poos. It's usually best to just get a decent blender for your fruits and veggies.
I've been far more successful with the "exercising more" side of the equation than the "eating better" one: dropped 40lbs in three months a couple years ago without any major diet changes. I also find a more active lifestyle is easier to keep up than a very limiting diet, but everyone is different.
Never had much interest in juicers, so this is a meh for me. If I want juice, I'll make a Trader Joe's run.
@ScottN I'm jealous. A Trader Joe's run for me is at least seven hours round trip. Joe, if you're listening, come trade a little closer to my neck of the woods.
lol no..
Happy Meh Year. Glad I don't have to stay up until midnight for this on the leftcoast.