Building my truck, looking for equipment advise.

[perknup]

I've purchased an excellent mini bus and I'm beginning my restoration to sell specialty coffee's and smoothies. Looking for advise on equipment. I have a good line on some Blendtec ICB-5's and also a Blendtec D8. My first question, is the D8 a good purchase and where is the best place to buy product for it.

 

[Mr Shave]

perknup

Are you still around or a 1 post wonder?

I don't have any personal experience with Blendtec machines, they do make a good and reputable product. 2 options
1. order online and have it shipped.
2. Find a local restaurant supply store and build a relationship with a salesperson. If you get most of your equipment through one spot they can tell you the pro / cons, what to buy new vs. used, and can usually get you a price below msrp.

Best of luck

What kind of truck are you building out? Feel free to ask questions directed at me or Shadow <- wealth of knowledge

 

[shadow745]

Personally I think the D8 would be overkill and would buy something on the lower end of BlendTec's lineup, then use that leftover money to put toward other equipment.

 

[perknup]

thanks for the responses, it sat for a few days and I forget to check back. I've gone so many places on the internet looking for info I can't keep track of everywhere I've been :decaf:

I did pass on the D8, also figuring it would be overkill at this point in the startup. I located a 1985 Wayne minibus with only 5000 original miles at a great price, just took possession and I'll begin removing the seats and such soon to put in the walls and flooring.

Personally I think the D8 would be overkill and would buy something on the lower end of BlendTec's lineup, then use that leftover money to put toward other equipment.