There are good sales, if you watch for them. I have the Artisan model and it's powerful enough for me. In our area, Ace Hardware has 20 per cent off all regular priced items one day per month and that day is first Tues of the month, so no better time to buy. (Grills are 10 per cent discount). (Walgreens is same day, same discount, but no mixers there) Shopko is next day but 15 per cent off. Watch Kohl's, I got an attachment on a special sale. I mix 3 lbs of meat loaf in my KA, also 3 lbs ground beef for meatballs and freeze them. I think KA is worth the money!