Instructions unclear. I put my iPhone in it with the hopes of apple sauce, but now all I have is an acid tasting glass and metal mess ‘apparently’ not covered under my warranty.
200W??!? Well, maybe it can blend soup, or other soft foods, but in the name of all that is hol(e)y, don’t put anything frozen in there - you’ll possibly set the thing on fire. (And phhlbbhhttt! to whomever said that yesterday’s power bank deal was a [paraphrased] home arson kit, you totally stole my shtick!) I’ve about had it with Meh, at this point, I think it’s time to say bye-bye to the VMP. Casemates even canceled my last order, from late May, with no explanation. And lord knows, I really don’t need any more junk in this house - I’m about ready to donate about 50% of my possessions to a worthy cause, and start living like a normal person again. LOL.
@cbl_wv Uh, from the manual linked to above:
" - Do not blend ice cube with blender.
For frozen food/fruit, defrost before blending. "
So I don’t believe immersion blenders are designed to be used on frozen foods.
But, maybe you knew that?
I, for one, think this is worth having, when used according to its intended purpose. If you don’t like a product, why not just not buy it and be done with the issue?
Tsk, tsk. It does not come with a phone holder at Amazon… it comes with a BONUS 1x 4.7" Cell Phone Armband … let’s make sure we get the totally unrelated to the product bonus items correct people…
I’ve had good luck with Tenergy batteries in the past, so am willing to chance one of these, especially with the favorable Ammy reviews. (I didn’t see anything specific, but I am guessing this is not battery-powered, since it is listed at 200 W max – that would be a bunch of batteries.)
This has been cheaper straight from Amazon with BS coupon codes that got those first 5 reviews. Guess they didn’t get anywhere with that strategy so offered them to meh. The $40 regular price is obviously BS since you can get a Cuisinart for that. $25 is at least better.
Yes, there will still be ways to game the reviews system, but there’s much more risk involved since the product needs to be purchased first to have any merit. Is “shill_reviewer” going to trust some new “white_box_seller” to privately refund their purchase after they’ve already paid? Or will “white_box_seller” provide some private coupon discounting the item to a penny and trust “shill_reviewer” to write them a glowing review, knowing that such “reviewers” have taken advantage of these sellers, got the discounted item, and just scrammed away afterwards – create a new identity, lather, rinse, repeat.
This is the best purchase I have made in a long time! I have always loved hand blenders because they make life so much easier, but I’ve never had one with a food chopper attachment. I used it this weekend and I am IN LOVE! It chopped quickly and cleaned up easily. LOVE IT!
@hchavers Yes. I buy a lot of things on Amazon and I am frequently emailed offers of free items in exchange for a review from companies with no reviews… So Yes, these are probably bribed with free product reviewers
As with Vine Voices, the sellers/vendors have zero contact with the reviewer. Both are initiated from Amazon’s end, not the vendor’s.
The potential for bias is still there, but it’s way less than the olden days in which any freebie reviewer wouldn’t write anything but 5 star reviews, lest their stream of freebies gets cut off.
I’ve got 3 Ninja devices, thanks for Rutledge’s last endeavor. One of which is an immersion blender, the best ever, can’t be beat. But it can be dropped, & it broke. I found one on Ebay & paid more than I care to admit to replace it. It can make SNOW!
So three mixer/blender/chopper/processors. I just don’t need another.
this will mix margaritas right in the glass
Instructions unclear. I put my iPhone in it with the hopes of apple sauce, but now all I have is an acid tasting glass and metal mess ‘apparently’ not covered under my warranty.
@jonfisher7 - Anything can be a cell-phone holder if you’re crazy enough.
@aetris @jonfisher7 Ismoke! Don’t breath it!
So now I have to pay for urine?
@nolrak only if its “clean”
200W??!? Well, maybe it can blend soup, or other soft foods, but in the name of all that is hol(e)y, don’t put anything frozen in there - you’ll possibly set the thing on fire. (And phhlbbhhttt! to whomever said that yesterday’s power bank deal was a [paraphrased] home arson kit, you totally stole my shtick!) I’ve about had it with Meh, at this point, I think it’s time to say bye-bye to the VMP. Casemates even canceled my last order, from late May, with no explanation. And lord knows, I really don’t need any more junk in this house - I’m about ready to donate about 50% of my possessions to a worthy cause, and start living like a normal person again. LOL.
@cbl_wv Uh, from the manual linked to above:
" - Do not blend ice cube with blender.
So I don’t believe immersion blenders are designed to be used on frozen foods.
But, maybe you knew that?
I, for one, think this is worth having, when used according to its intended purpose. If you don’t like a product, why not just not buy it and be done with the issue?
@cbl_wv but are you ready to live with a pile of Poo next to your name? VMP becomes Very Much Poo.
@cbl_wv You can stop campaigning, the next goat has already been chosen.
@cbl_wv I looked back at the crap I’ve bought, about 1/2 I’ve never used (& never even opened). I think I have a problem & vmp doesn’t help!
Tsk, tsk. It does not come with a phone holder at Amazon… it comes with a BONUS 1x 4.7" Cell Phone Armband … let’s make sure we get the totally unrelated to the product bonus items correct people…
No phone holder? Pass.
I’ve had good luck with Tenergy batteries in the past, so am willing to chance one of these, especially with the favorable Ammy reviews. (I didn’t see anything specific, but I am guessing this is not battery-powered, since it is listed at 200 W max – that would be a bunch of batteries.)
@phendrick
/giphy fidgety-unqualified-guitar
These things work a treat with my instant pot.
This has been cheaper straight from Amazon with BS coupon codes that got those first 5 reviews. Guess they didn’t get anywhere with that strategy so offered them to meh. The $40 regular price is obviously BS since you can get a Cuisinart for that. $25 is at least better.
https://slickdeals.net/f/13147174-tenergy-immersion-blender-200w-17-99-free-shipping
https://slickdeals.net/f/13081672-tenergy-all-in-one-immersion-blender-19-free-shipping
@unksol To clarify:
Coupon codes are open to everyone with no guarantees that a buyer will leave a review afterwards. Many folks don’t or won’t.
Early reviewer rewards are issued by Amazon to folks who actually bought the product. The vendor has zero influence on who will get it.
https://smile.amazon.com/gp/help/customer/display.html?nodeId=202094910
Yes, there will still be ways to game the reviews system, but there’s much more risk involved since the product needs to be purchased first to have any merit. Is “shill_reviewer” going to trust some new “white_box_seller” to privately refund their purchase after they’ve already paid? Or will “white_box_seller” provide some private coupon discounting the item to a penny and trust “shill_reviewer” to write them a glowing review, knowing that such “reviewers” have taken advantage of these sellers, got the discounted item, and just scrammed away afterwards – create a new identity, lather, rinse, repeat.
This is the best purchase I have made in a long time! I have always loved hand blenders because they make life so much easier, but I’ve never had one with a food chopper attachment. I used it this weekend and I am IN LOVE! It chopped quickly and cleaned up easily. LOVE IT!
I can’t believe none of the reviews mentioned the phone holder!
These have decent reviews on Amazon, most are early reviewers. Should that worry a purchaser?
@hchavers Yes. I buy a lot of things on Amazon and I am frequently emailed offers of free items in exchange for a review from companies with no reviews… So Yes, these are probably bribed with free product reviewers
@davidwr99 @hchavers Early reviewer rewards are from actual buyers.
https://smile.amazon.com/gp/help/customer/display.html?nodeId=202094910
As with Vine Voices, the sellers/vendors have zero contact with the reviewer. Both are initiated from Amazon’s end, not the vendor’s.
The potential for bias is still there, but it’s way less than the olden days in which any freebie reviewer wouldn’t write anything but 5 star reviews, lest their stream of freebies gets cut off.
@hchavers @narfcake I have several emails straight from vendors that contradict all of that
@davidwr99 Those sellers are in direct violation of Amazon’s policy.
https://sellercentral.amazon.com/gp/help/external/help.html?itemID=200386250
Such can be reported to Amazon.
@davidwr99 @narfcake Because nobody ever breaks the rules…
said with sarcasm
That’s some hardcore <ahem> personal massage devices there, Meh.
When I said “Juice Me Up” for the battery yesterday, I didn’t mean literally!
Feel free to edit that write up into English whenever you want.
Been meaning to replace my ‘wand blender’ for a while. This one has attachments! If only it had bluetooth…
/giphy martial-amethyst-toothbrush
@MooseWizard that gif is disturbing
@mappiahpadi
Bruh, what is bothersome about a benevolent black bear baring his brilliant biters while brandishing his bristled brush?
@MooseWizard Bravo.
I’ve got 3 Ninja devices, thanks for Rutledge’s last endeavor. One of which is an immersion blender, the best ever, can’t be beat. But it can be dropped, & it broke. I found one on Ebay & paid more than I care to admit to replace it. It can make SNOW!
So three mixer/blender/chopper/processors. I just don’t need another.
/giphy slow-avid-wave
Perfect baby shower gift (as long as I don’t forget to unplug it while the baby’s in the shower).
And no, I obviously don’t know how to do the giphy order number thingy in comments yet. Ugh. Sorry!
@Hounded I also don’t know how!
@Hounded @mehvid1 To do a random giphy, start the line with a /giphy and then your order number.
(I’ve edited your original post to reflect this.)
If you don’t like the result, editing and resaving the post may pull up a different .gif.
We have one of these, and it’s great. It’s especially useful for blending soups right in the pot.
The best Immersion Blender I’ve purchased for far! Love it.
Specs
What’s in the Box?
1x Hand Blender
1x Blender Stick
1x Connecting Base
1x Chopper Bowl
1x S Blade
1x Whisk
1x Measuring Cup
1x Chopper Lid
1x User Manual
Price Comparison
$39.99 at Amazon (sorry, ours doesn’t come with a phone holder)
Warranty
2 Years Tenergy Life
Estimated Delivery
Monday, July 13th - Thursday, July 16th
Beautiful blender. Looks good. I will order asap.
@patrick32 You’d best order today.
$40 on Amazon, phone holder and the name misspelled to boot!
Doesn’t say New or Refurb?
@JJfezz Meh is usually pretty upfront when some item is a refurb.
/giphy willful-voluntary-anaconda
