IF you are not in a hurry to spend the $$$. ...i got a great price on my KitchenAid ARTISAN around
Christmas....From Kohls. Used a coupon, rebate, sale price, etc. i LOVE my Artisan for making my cookies at the holidays.
I bought the beater with the rubber scraper attached. LOVE this mixer. I passed my old Mixmaster on to a friend and have never looked back. Love the great colors this comes in too. I bought the red but , boy, I love the apple green.
I like the splash guard esp for pouring dry ingredients while mixing.
You will love it! Congrats!!
sandy