Looking For Some Help On Buying A Stand Mixer In India...can Anyone Help?

Lounge By kkmcmahan Updated 13 Sep 2014 , 1:04pm by karennayak

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kkmcmahan Posted 11 Sep 2014 , 7:23pm
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Hey, I will be traveling from the US to India soon (Jaipur) to visit my daughter and want to surprise her with a standup mixer, 220v, while I am there.  

 

A couple of questions:

 

Is this something I can easily find in a store in Jaipur? or should I buy it online to be shipped to her house?

 

Is there a particular brand you would recommend? I found these online and of course the KA is about 3 times the price of the other two.  Should I still go with the KA or is there another brand just as good?

 

KitchenAid 5KSM150PSEER Stand Mixer

 

MULTISTAR MSM908WH WHITE MULTI FUNCTION STAND MIXER 220-240 VOL

 

SEVERIN 3886 STAND MIXER FOR 220 VOLTS

 

Thanks

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-K8memphis Posted 11 Sep 2014 , 7:46pm
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dang, last time i was in jaipur i brought my mixers with me -- don't leave home without 'em (never been there ;)

 

idk between the models but as for the prices -- how much would she bake/mix? if a couple times a month-- get the lower priced but if it's a couple times a week get the ka --

 

what a great gift! what an awesome mom!

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kkmcmahan Posted 11 Sep 2014 , 8:05pm
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Hey K8, you're right about the model.  I'm sure she would only use it a couple of times a month.  I will be there for just over a month so as long as it lasts until then.  (I was thinking about bringing a hand mixer with me so your comment is right in line with my thoughts!)

 

So now I just need to find out if they are easy to pick up there or if I should order it.  Jaipur is a fair sized city but I don't recall seeing any when I was there a few years ago (of course I wasn't out looking for one).  Hopefully someone from that area can give me some advice too.

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kkmcmahan Posted 12 Sep 2014 , 10:35am
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Now that it is a better time of day for India...anyone out there that can give me some advice?

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-K8memphis Posted 12 Sep 2014 , 5:45pm
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kkmcmahan Posted 12 Sep 2014 , 5:50pm
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That would be my preferred one also but its not 220v so I will have to go with one of lesser value; probably about $5000 lesser value!

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-K8memphis Posted 12 Sep 2014 , 5:54pm
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the one  that looked like a ka costs that much? -- wow -- whoa --

 

can you use one of those converters? to change the electricity? maybe?

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kkmcmahan Posted 12 Sep 2014 , 6:07pm
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Opps, can't count, I was looking at the 3rd one down.  Looks like their shipping, even within India, is too expensive.

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-K8memphis Posted 12 Sep 2014 , 6:12pm
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i hope you find one and i hope you post your ultimate results -- everyone should have a mixer!

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karennayak Posted 13 Sep 2014 , 3:40am
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Hi,

I am originally from India, now living in Singapore. I know that the Kenwood Chef and Chef Major are both available in my city ... Mumbai. If you are passing through Mumbai, that might be an option. But I doubt that it will be available in Jaipur.

 

There are other light-weight stand mixers available, Phillips etc. I have one which I use for smaller quantities and I have a Chef Major.

 

If you would like info about stores in Mumbai, let me know.

Karen

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kkmcmahan Posted 13 Sep 2014 , 10:20am
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Thank you for your reply Karen, this is all good to know!  I will be flying straight to Delhi and then onto Jaipur.  Sounds like the best bet is to pickup one there.  The lightweight will probably work for now.  Thanks all!

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karennayak Posted 13 Sep 2014 , 1:04pm
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http://www.kitchenaidindia.com/countertop-appliances/

http://www.kitchenaidindia.com/find-a-store/

 

http://www.kenwoodworld.com/en-in/customer-service/distributors

 

Hope you find what you are looking for. If you are looking for the local/lightweight appliances, then croma or reliancedigital in delhi should stock them.

 

Karen

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