"jt august" > wrote in message
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> In article
> >,
> "Anthony Cuttitta, Den 1 Leader" > wrote:
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>> At this
>> point, I am even considering hitting the local restaurant supply store
>> and snagging a decent table top Hobart (yeah, I'm that crazy about my
>> bread mixer).
>
> I'm thinking a restaurant grade Hobart is going to outlast you, so if
> you can afford it, I say go for it. But also, check eBay and
> Craigslist. I've seen used restaurant gear on both, and used will save
> you a bit. Also, a vintage, steel geared KA might be there in great
> shape for a better price, as well as your Kenmore of days gone by.

Also, see if you can get a lead on restaurant equipment auctions in your
area. Restaurants go in and out of business all the time. They usually sell
off their equipment at 10 to 40 cents on the dollar.

With the economy the way it is these auctions happen more often than usual.

Jon