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Title: Second Bowl Incentive - Do I really need one?
Post by: cathy79 on March 31, 2010, 08:18:48 am
With the new incentive, I'm probably not the only one considering this.  Do I really need a second bowl?  Any thoughts from those who have the second one?  Or should I wait for the second machine incentive  :o
Title: Re: Second Bowl Incentive - Do I really need one?
Post by: Thermomixer on March 31, 2010, 08:39:01 am
I don't use mine very often as with careful planning there are not that many times that you really need a second bowl.

If you kow someone who is likely to buy then half price is good though.
Title: Re: Second Bowl Incentive - Do I really need one?
Post by: Caroline J on March 31, 2010, 08:43:31 am
I would probably get a second one if I could, but that's only because I like to put it into the dishwasher- which takes too long to finish!
Title: Re: Second Bowl Incentive - Do I really need one?
Post by: achookwoman on March 31, 2010, 08:51:06 am
I love my second bowl.   I often cook using both,  like now.  I have Isi's bread rising in one and Maddy's soup in the second one.  Yesterday when we made 4 dozen HXB's the 2 worked well.  You can organize it so that the first thing goes into the thermoserver, but being lazy this saves a lot of effort.
Title: Re: Second Bowl Incentive - Do I really need one?
Post by: judydawn on March 31, 2010, 08:55:51 am
I think I can manage without one although if someone offered me one for free, I'd certainly accept it  :D :D  2 TMX's - now that is something I could do with.  When they bring out a new model I might buy one and keep my old one - then again I might be too old to bother cooking by then  :P :P
Title: Re: Second Bowl Incentive - Do I really need one?
Post by: I Love Bimby! on March 31, 2010, 10:39:01 am
I've got 2 bowl and blade sets and absolutly LOVE having both!! You can survive with one, but 2 make it much easier. In January I qualified for another bowl and blade set for free as a consultant so have just given that to Mum as a thanks for having DD when I do the demos  ;)
Title: Re: Second Bowl Incentive - Do I really need one?
Post by: cathy79 on March 31, 2010, 10:56:38 am
I'm pretty sure I could get one half price as my sister has 98% decided to buy.  Just a lot of money to make dishwashing easier.
Title: Re: Second Bowl Incentive - Do I really need one?
Post by: Katya on March 31, 2010, 11:10:30 am
I was advised to buy a second bowl when I got my machine as it was discounted if you did so.   I am really glad I did - it isn't essential at all but does make life easier.
Title: Re: Second Bowl Incentive - Do I really need one?
Post by: faffa_70 on March 31, 2010, 11:44:26 am
I have the second set as well and couldn't live with out it now even though it isn't necessary!
Title: Re: Second Bowl Incentive - Do I really need one?
Post by: Meagan on March 31, 2010, 12:28:48 pm
Well techinically I have three  ;) ;D :-)) But I only use two. I got a second free as an incentive for sales in my first sixty days, then bought a third one when I had the opportunity to buy one half price in Jan with the consultant incentive for 4 sales. LOVE LOVE LOVE having the second bowl. But you don't 'need' one  8) If you have the chance to get one at half price though I would snap it up!!
Title: Re: Second Bowl Incentive - Do I really need one?
Post by: versaceyoyo on April 01, 2010, 03:14:30 pm
So what is the official deal?
Title: Re: Second Bowl Incentive - Do I really need one?
Post by: Meagan on April 01, 2010, 04:12:38 pm
The host promotion for April. This is only the second time in three years that the opportunity to purchase a second bowl and blade set has been offered as a host incentive. As long as you have a minimum of two guests from different households at your demo, the host has the opportunity to purchase a second bowl and blade set for your machine at $100 off ($295) or if a guest purchases from your demo at half price $195. You would also be elligible for other incentives like the varoma book if you have a varoma demo etc  ;D
Title: Re: Second Bowl Incentive - Do I really need one?
Post by: RoxyS on April 02, 2010, 02:20:11 am
That sounds like a good deal. Too bad I'll be in Perth for most of April as I'd love a second bowl. Especially when I want to rise my bread doughs in the TMX bowl because it isn't warm enough to do it elsewhere - like today. There have been quite a few times that I have said to my DH that I could do with a second bowl and blade set.
Title: Re: Second Bowl Incentive - Do I really need one?
Post by: Meagan on April 02, 2010, 03:15:40 am
Roxy you could always ask a friend to hold a demo in Perth with you as the host and then buy it as long as a consultant would be happy to use their machine...... Just a thought  ;) I would be happy to do the demo for you depending on the location. PM me if you want  :)
Title: Re: Second Bowl Incentive - Do I really need one?
Post by: cookie1 on April 02, 2010, 08:08:26 am
I always thought I could manage without a second bowl, until mine was dropped on the spout. It really mucked things up without much obvious damage. The bowl was out of shape-but thankfully all is well now. I will be seriously thinking about it.
Title: Re: Second Bowl Incentive - Do I really need one?
Post by: RoxyS on April 03, 2010, 01:57:53 am
Thanks Meagan, when I mentioned it to DH, he said that he could have a demo here while I'm away as he hasn't seen the machine demo-ed. But then he said, the pennies are a bit tight at the moment so don't know if it will be a go-er. Rats. May have to wait till next time they offer it, and that could be quite a while away by the sound of things.
Title: Re: Second Bowl Incentive - Do I really need one?
Post by: Meagan on April 03, 2010, 02:11:49 am
No worries Roxy if your DH has a demo that would be good for him to see it and then you are ellidgible to purchase one at $100 off. Your consultant can order you one up till the 4th of May (I think) if that helps at all.
Title: Re: Second Bowl Incentive - Do I really need one?
Post by: Shally on April 03, 2010, 05:11:06 pm
I did as Katya did - I bought a second bowl at the time of purchase because of a discount incentive. I'm so glad I did I have never regretted it for one moment. All too often I prepare/cook using both bowls - I would really miss my extra bowl. ;D
Title: Re: Second Bowl Incentive - Do I really need one?
Post by: meganjane on April 06, 2010, 05:21:30 am
I'm having a demo at the end of April, so will seriously consider the second bowl. Hopefully, someone will purchase and it won't cost me quite as much!
Title: Re: Second Bowl Incentive - Do I really need one?
Post by: cathy79 on April 06, 2010, 06:40:38 am
I think I'm definitely going to get one.  At the moment I have Jo's Blender Batter Muffins soaking in my bowl, so this would be a great opportunity to use a second bowl, especially as I want to do more soaking type recipes.
Title: Re: Second Bowl Incentive - Do I really need one?
Post by: Deeau on April 06, 2010, 11:36:19 am
No worries Roxy if your DH has a demo that would be good for him to see it and then you are ellidgible to purchase one at $100 off. Your consultant can order you one up till the 4th of May (I think) if that helps at all.

Does this mean if I have my delivery demo mid month I have up until the 4th of May to decide if I need the extra bowl? Or do I have to order it at the demo.
Title: Re: Second Bowl Incentive - Do I really need one?
Post by: Meagan on April 06, 2010, 12:35:52 pm
No worries Roxy if your DH has a demo that would be good for him to see it and then you are ellidgible to purchase one at $100 off. Your consultant can order you one up till the 4th of May (I think) if that helps at all.

Does this mean if I have my delivery demo mid month I have up until the 4th of May to decide if I need the extra bowl? Or do I have to order it at the demo.

Yes :) Your consultant can order it for you, up to the 7th of May actually (I checked the paperwork a moment ago) However I wouldn't leave it till the very last moment! Just tell your consultant you would like to think about it ;)
Title: Re: Second Bowl Incentive - Do I really need one?
Post by: cathy79 on May 04, 2010, 10:54:36 am
Second bowl arrived today, and has been used twice already.  I think I'm in heaven!
Title: Re: Second Bowl Incentive - Do I really need one?
Post by: achookwoman on May 04, 2010, 11:44:46 am
I love my second bowl.  It was a Xmas present  I make a lot of bread, ;D,  and raise the dough more often than not ,in the bowl.  I also find that I can be washing out one bowl while the next thing is cooking.  I could manage without it,  but I am glad that I don't have to.
Title: Re: Second Bowl Incentive - Do I really need one?
Post by: meganjane on May 04, 2010, 12:31:16 pm
I decided I didn't really need it. If it was free, yes. But not at only $100 off. I've only occasionally needed my bowl when it's being used, so told my consultant I would rather have My Way of Cooking recipe book.
Title: Re: Second Bowl Incentive - Do I really need one?
Post by: maddy on May 04, 2010, 01:58:34 pm
I ordered a second bowl.
Extremely handy to have me thinks  ;)
Title: Re: Second Bowl Incentive - Do I really need one?
Post by: CarolineW on May 06, 2010, 11:29:14 am
I've got 2 bowl and blade sets and absolutly LOVE having both!! You can survive with one, but 2 make it much easier. In January I qualified for another bowl and blade set for free as a consultant so have just given that to Mum as a thanks for having DD when I do the demos  ;)

ILB says it all.  I wouldn't be without my 2nd bowl, I use it all the time and love having it.  But it's completely possible to survive without, especially (as Thermomixer says) you plan carefully.  But I'm not that great at planning carefully  ;D
Title: Re: Second Bowl Incentive - Do I really need one?
Post by: Thermomixer on May 08, 2010, 02:38:30 am
Once you have the second bowl you will find lots of things to do with it.  I got mine for free - just bombarded Tenina with recipes for the Vego & Meat books.
Title: Re: Second Bowl Incentive - Do I really need one?
Post by: maddy on May 25, 2010, 05:30:12 am
I have used both bowls, everyday now since I purchased the "spare".  So glad I bit the bullet  ;)
Title: Re: Second Bowl Incentive - Do I really need one?
Post by: cathy79 on May 25, 2010, 05:32:54 am
Me too Maddy.  Well almost everyday.  Really happy with that investment.
Title: Re: Second Bowl Incentive - Do I really need one?
Post by: RoxyS on May 25, 2010, 06:17:59 am
Did get my second bowl thanks to my "nameless sister" and had loads of fun with it yesterday. A friend came over and we cooked up a storm. So handy to have the second bowl as we were able to just take one off and get the next one on and cooking and made heaps of things. We're getting together again on Thursday for another go. A lot of what we made, we did in bulk and halved. Handy way to fill the fridge and cupboards.
Title: Re: Second Bowl Incentive - Do I really need one?
Post by: cathy79 on May 25, 2010, 06:20:47 am
Sisters are handy that way - that's how I got mine too.
Title: Re: Second Bowl Incentive - Do I really need one?
Post by: cookie1 on May 26, 2010, 08:39:07 am
I want a sister..................................and a second bowl. I think I will get one fairly soon.
Title: Re: Second Bowl Incentive - Do I really need one?
Post by: Thermomixer on May 26, 2010, 08:59:39 am
cookie1 - You & I both have that sister - lil' Ms Nobody  ;) ;) ;)  - now you just needed a demo
Title: Re: Second Bowl Incentive - Do I really need one?
Post by: JulieO on May 26, 2010, 01:11:37 pm
My second bowl arrived yesterday just in time for making lasagne for tea.  Was able to make the meat sauce in one bowl and then when that had finished, put the new bowl on to grate the parmesan, then make the bechamel sauce.  Very handy.  :D
Title: Re: Second Bowl Incentive - Do I really need one?
Post by: achookwoman on May 26, 2010, 02:54:13 pm
Some times I wish I had a THIRD bowl  ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Second Bowl Incentive - Do I really need one?
Post by: JulieO on May 26, 2010, 03:16:15 pm
 :D
Title: Re: Second Bowl Incentive - Do I really need one?
Post by: judydawn on May 26, 2010, 03:21:46 pm
I can understand that Chookie with all the things you make.  ;) ;)
Title: Re: Second Bowl Incentive - Do I really need one?
Post by: faffa_70 on May 26, 2010, 04:25:20 pm
Some times I wish I had a THIRD bowl  ;D ;D ;D

Sometimes I wish I had a third bowl too - but more importantly I wish I had a second TMX  :o :o :o :o :o :o ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Second Bowl Incentive - Do I really need one?
Post by: Very Happy Jan on May 27, 2010, 06:01:37 am
Some times I wish I had a THIRD bowl  ;D ;D ;D

Sometimes I wish I had a third bowl too - but more importantly I wish I had a second TMX  :o :o :o :o :o :o ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
I have contemplated buying a TM21 as a second machine.
Title: Re: Second Bowl Incentive - Do I really need one?
Post by: cookie1 on May 27, 2010, 08:34:30 am
This machine sure does hook us in. How did we ever manage before we had one.  For me I know I almost never made things  that needed stirring and so much other stuff I can now make with ease.
Title: Re: Second Bowl Incentive - Do I really need one?
Post by: Chelsea (Thermie Groupie) on May 27, 2010, 09:05:16 am
I was only wondering the other day if there are people out there with two TMX machines.  That would be awesome.  :D
Title: Re: Second Bowl Incentive - Do I really need one?
Post by: judydawn on May 27, 2010, 11:36:20 am
My idea, depending on my circumstances at the time, is to get the new model when it is released (don't know how many years down the track that will be), and keep this one.  If we all do that, there will be lots of TMX x 2 owners.
Title: Re: Second Bowl Incentive - Do I really need one?
Post by: CreamPuff63 on May 27, 2010, 11:42:29 am
CTG, we have two in our kitchen. DD22 has one and I have one, and it is like duelling TMXs sometimes. It is very handy and I missed the other machine when she went to a friends place for a few days  :'(
Title: Re: Second Bowl Incentive - Do I really need one?
Post by: faffa_70 on May 27, 2010, 12:32:57 pm
I dream of the things I could do with two machines (and loudly proclaim to all and sundry in the house lol) I like your thinking JD (as long as my kids aren't angling for the old one!!!)
Title: Re: Second Bowl Incentive - Do I really need one?
Post by: Chelsea (Thermie Groupie) on May 27, 2010, 12:52:46 pm
Imagine the noise you could make with two TMX's.  If the kids were fighting you could mill some flour in one machine and make a sorbet in the other and completely drown them out . . . .  Bliss!!! ;)
Title: Re: Second Bowl Incentive - Do I really need one?
Post by: faffa_70 on May 27, 2010, 12:56:03 pm
HEAVEN Chelsea!! Prefer to listen to my TMX than kids fighting any day  ;) ;) ;)