I have a stand mixer - my dream toy ever since I worked in a bakery. But I opted for the Sunbeam instead of Kitchen aid. It's almost the same, only two beaters vs KA's one.

My first one was $5 at an auction - real life, not online or ebay. Then I got one for about $100 on sale. Had beaters and dough hooks, two bowls.

Sunbeam does not have where you can add all the attachments like a KA, but I didn't expect to need that - and for half the money?



The thing is like a train. Right through cookies, bread dough, you name it. Love love love! With my arms, could not do baking without it.

I gave away the old auction one after the bowl broke (the old one came with glass, new one with metal bowls) and I got my new one. The person who took it ordered replacement bowls and beaters cheap, online, new.


The motor is still running like new last I heard.

So either model, I'd say you'd be totally happy with - even used. They are built like tanks. If you get it off ebay, just find a seller w good feedback.

Have fun!