I heard there was a deal on this blog... I checked Amazon and sure enough w/ a rebate you end up paying $169. for a 5qt artisan... is this a great deal or should I keep looking??
I Plan on doing up to 4 tier wedding cakes from home, do you think I will be happy with this mixer or should I go bigger?

Here is the ad from the blog:

http://kitchendailydeal.blogspot.com/2006/07/great-deal-on-kitchenaid-artisan-5.html

Great deal on Kitchenaid Artisan 5-Quart Stand Mixer!
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