amykay9377 Posted November 22, 2008 Share Posted November 22, 2008 I am drooling over the KA mixer that they have marked to $130, but I read it again and it says that it is a "Telescoping Stand" rather than a Bowl Lift or a Tilt-Head. The model number looks to be K4555WH, but when I clcik on the link on the list that GD has up, it brings me to Wal-marts web page for the KW45SSWH mixer. Does anyone have experience with a telescoping KA or do you think this is just a typo on WMs part? I think that I will buy it anyway (it's not a Christmas gift--too many cookies to make!), and if I don't like it, I will just return it. I have an older Sunbeam stand mixer that still works just fine, but KA is the Cadillac of mixers and I WILL HAVE ONE one day... Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smr071165 Posted November 22, 2008 Share Posted November 22, 2008 I'm with you on that. I also WILL have one some day...drool, drool, drool But I don't know that this is the one I will buy. I'll have to look at it in person to make that decision. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kasturi Posted November 24, 2008 Share Posted November 24, 2008 does anybody know if this item would be available online on bf? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BARBinU.P. Posted November 24, 2008 Share Posted November 24, 2008 Kohls has one also in there ad. I got mine from Kohls last year and I love it. If you have a kohls charge and use you discount coupon its even cheaper and then you get your kohls cash for the next time you shop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoreyJep Posted November 25, 2008 Share Posted November 25, 2008 I had done a little research on this before because I too would like one. The artisan series are the ones that have the tilt head while the professional series has the telescoping head. In general, from those I have talked to who have a KA prefer the telescoping head but I don't think I would care either way. The thing to consider would be cabinet space. If you will be using it on a counter with overhead cabinets, will they get in the way??? I don't know the answer to this but is a concern I came up with Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MelissaS Posted November 25, 2008 Share Posted November 25, 2008 I had done a little research on this before because I too would like one. The artisan series are the ones that have the tilt head while the professional series has the telescoping head. In general, from those I have talked to who have a KA prefer the telescoping head but I don't think I would care either way. The thing to consider would be cabinet space. If you will be using it on a counter with overhead cabinets, will they get in the way??? I don't know the answer to this but is a concern I came up withI thought the professional series had the bowl lift?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amykay9377 Posted November 25, 2008 Author Share Posted November 25, 2008 I thought the professional series had the bowl lift??Yep, they do. This is why I was so confused. Once WM put the ad online and I could get more info on this mixer, I decided not to go for it. Besides having a telescoping head (which I've never heard of), it DID NOT COME WITH a whip, a dough hook or a pouring shield. To add a whip and a hook would cost (YMMV, of course) another $30-40, bringing the cost to $160-170. I was depressed when I felt a KA (even a crappy one) slipping away. I was on a mission! Thanks to another thread on GD (over on Online Deals), I saw that Amazon had the 5 quart Artisan Mixer (yes, the tilt head) on sale for $229.99 with a $20 rebate! I hopped over there this a.m. and got one in Cobalt Blue. This one comes with hook/whip/beater and shield! Oh, AND free shipping! So, my deal of the year goes like this:MSRP: 349.99Amazon Price: 229.99Minus Rebate: -20.00FINAL PRICE: 209.99 (well, plus tax, I guess). Meaning that I saved $140!!! I saved MORE than the Wal-Mart mixer costs to begin with. Now, because I still have an older Sunbeam Stand Mixer, which does work just fine (it's just NOT a KA), I can get 2 different of cookies going at one time this season! One for sugar, one for chocolate chip, oh, I can't wait. I'm practially drooling over the idea of seeing the box come off the UPS truck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MelissaS Posted November 25, 2008 Share Posted November 25, 2008 Yep, they do. This is why I was so confused. Once WM put the ad online and I could get more info on this mixer, I decided not to go for it. Besides having a telescoping head (which I've never heard of), it DID NOT COME WITH a whip, a dough hook or a pouring shield. To add a whip and a hook would cost (YMMV, of course) another $30-40, bringing the cost to $160-170. I was depressed when I felt a KA (even a crappy one) slipping away. I was on a mission! Thanks to another thread on GD (over on Online Deals), I saw that Amazon had the 5 quart Artisan Mixer (yes, the tilt head) on sale for $229.99 with a $20 rebate! I hopped over there this a.m. and got one in Cobalt Blue. This one comes with hook/whip/beater and shield! Oh, AND free shipping! So, my deal of the year goes like this:MSRP: 349.99Amazon Price: 229.99Minus Rebate: -20.00FINAL PRICE: 209.99 (well, plus tax, I guess). Meaning that I saved $140!!! I saved MORE than the Wal-Mart mixer costs to begin with. Now, because I still have an older Sunbeam Stand Mixer, which does work just fine (it's just NOT a KA), I can get 2 different of cookies going at one time this season! One for sugar, one for chocolate chip, oh, I can't wait. I'm practially drooling over the idea of seeing the box come off the UPS truck.I have the Artisan and I love it! I have black & it picks up the black flecks in my granite counter and looks awesome. I keep it along with my black Kitchenaid blender out in my counter all the time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boxerretreat Posted November 25, 2008 Share Posted November 25, 2008 I have the Kitchen Aid Professional 5 plus. I absolutely love it. I got mine on QVC last year as a gift to myself from my husband (cause he never shops). Mine has a bowl lift. It fits on my counter under my cabinets very well and has been a great addition to my kitchen! My kids even love it and the ease of use! I think I only paid 200-250 for it. Not bad I think for a great product! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wldfire68 Posted November 25, 2008 Share Posted November 25, 2008 I have a 20 year old KA mixer that I wouldn't trade for the world... ok well maybe a new artisan one in black or red... My mom had the professional one where the bowl lifts up to the head. I personally prefer the old one. I find it difficult to scrape the sides when I need to and adding ingredients isnt as easy as the old one. I even used my mom's several times before I judged it. One thing I can say about the mixer... I will never own a different brand!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boxerretreat Posted November 26, 2008 Share Posted November 26, 2008 I thought the professional series had the bowl lift??My professional series has the bowl lift. The one in the WalMart ad is not a professional series from what I read in the ad, mine is a 5 qt, so not really much bigger. Plus its Kitchen Aid, so it has to be good! I just know I really love mine, it was the best kitchen appliance I have made in years! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allshoppedout Posted November 26, 2008 Share Posted November 26, 2008 I am seriously considering getting the deal that amykay got, I just wanted someone to explain a little more the disadvantage/advantage of having a bowl lift vs a telescoping head, etc. Please. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uberfemme Posted November 26, 2008 Share Posted November 26, 2008 I love my KA mixer, but it's not hard to find a deal on one. Look around at Amazon, Kohl's or Target. You can find better models for less if you look, especially this time of year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allshoppedout Posted November 26, 2008 Share Posted November 26, 2008 Hi just hoping someone could please expand on the mixer features soon (see my post up above). :) It does seem to be a good price for that 5 qt. artisan model I checked pricegrabber.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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