Forum Thermomix
Welcoming Center, Management and General Chat => Chit Chat => Topic started by: Sim on January 06, 2013, 05:11:44 pm
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Have you ever read online discussions about TMs, but non-TM owners outside of this forum?
It's hilarious. There's been several occasions where people have referred the TM community as 'a bit culty' and 'it can't be trusted' because you can only by them directly of representatives, and that's when they try and 'suck you in'. Either that or they think we're all insane or rolling around in a big pile of money to spend such a large amount on an appliance.
It makes me chuckle when I read it, but in fairness, I am a bit obsessed.
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Uni said that it was on Facebook that we were a cult.Never been associated with a cult before,but like you I am a bit obsessed with my TM :D :D :D
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Cult, ?? NO WAY. Too many strong minded people here.
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I'm kidding around!
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It makes me chuckle when I read it, but in fairness, I am a bit obsessed.
That sums it up nicely to me!
As a recent TM buyer, I do remember when I first heard the price thinking WHAT??? Who can afford that???
And a year earlier it wasn't even a financial possibility. So I understand that part.
The ideas of what it could do slowly won me over - and actually I can do far more with it than I imagined.
And you *could* say that anyone who owns ANYTHING of that price is rolling in cash - we all make our choices with how to spend our money, and no one batted an eyelid when my DH spent a similar amount on a fancy TV! (not to mention when you add in the cost of the amp, speakers, HDMI cabling...)
It's a shame that some people can't go and see it in a shop as that's how they like to shop, and a lot of people I know are very wary of all direct-selling companies. But that's just how it is - there's a lot to know about a TMX and it does help to be shown some of the tricks & benefits.
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Cult, ?? NO WAY. Too many strong minded people here.
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LOL well said Chookie!
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yes its a shame, you can't just walk into a shop and buy a thermie machine, of any sort.
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You can buy some brands in shops Robyn. ;)
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I was at lunch with some people, and someone mentioned a thermi - about 4 ppl rolled their eyes and said 'it's a cult'.
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Perhaps a 'cult' a lot more people would like to join if they could afford it RW. I always say to people who think it's expensive - forgo one decent holiday a year and you would have your Thermomix - it would keep on giving you pleasure for many years to come.
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I was at lunch with some people, and someone mentioned a thermi - about 4 ppl rolled their eyes and said 'it's a cult'.
ROFL!!! ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D . . Have them over to lunch (aka a demo!!) . . .
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Yes expensive & it took me ages, well a few years for dh to let me have a demo, then he said buy it. The value is there if you use it properly. I would use it 3-6 times per day :)
RW, that is too funny, had they even seen one in action ???
:)
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http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/a-robot-at-my-table/story-fn6ccwsa-1225947847205
Found this to read ;D
Not everyone is keen!
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http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/a-robot-at-my-table/story-fn6ccwsa-1225947847205
Found this to read ;D
Not everyone is keen!
Nothing worse than an uninformed, "listen to me, I'm talking", cynic!! ;D ;D ;D
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LOL....it's funny you mention this Sim.
I have had a some digs/jabs in fun (I think :-\), at the taste forum previously re:Thermy.....so very tongue in cheek, I made my forum signature as " Thermomix Cult Member ;)".....maybe some think I'm serious :P
I really don't think the way they are sold really helps with the stigma attached, but hands down, purchasers benefit from demonstrations and those who have committed consultants.....that you cannot buy from the shelves.
I see this forum as nothing but positive and helpful, so we are the lucky ones :)
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http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/a-robot-at-my-table/story-fn6ccwsa-1225947847205
Found this to read ;D
Not everyone is keen!
That is one weird uninformative ramble. I'm confused as to what a tmx does now, and there's one in my kitchen ;)
ETA (hit post before I meant to) I'm sure "we" (ie me) do sound a bit fanactical about the joys of TMX - only because I use it so much more than I imagined, and it is just so versatile - I wish someone had raved to me more about it so I'd have got it sooner! LOL
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Wow. That article is the rantings of an angry TM hater. Funny how the author invents other 'miracle' appliances based on the washing machine and vaccume cleaner. I think that they over looked that both appliances cost well into the $100's but only perform one simple but time consuming task, cleaning.
You don't really hear "$1000 for something that just washes clothes?!?" you're more likely to be thought of as a weirdo for not owning one and washing everything by hand.
TM is like a washing machine for the kitchen. It makes cooking easier.
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Ahahaha. To funny!!!!, well if it is a cult I read the forum on tapatalk with my morning cup of tea like the daily ritual.
Then again during the day as if I can't cook without the guidance of the TM forum. Lol or I may have to convert to highly processed flavourless cuisine or take away as my punishment!!!!
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http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/a-robot-at-my-table/story-fn6ccwsa-1225947847205
Found this to read ;D
Not everyone is keen!
the writer was attempting humour :-\
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Ummm hello what is tupperware.. Sold exactly the same way and its expensive for what you get??? Let them believe what they want.. Who cares i have my thermie... Cult my a@&#e!!
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I have my 2 thermies
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I am very happy with one ;D
Would replace it in a flash if something happened to it after warranty period.
Love slow cooking and PC too ;D
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I have my 2 thermies
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It sounds like the uninformed speaking. I am happy to be a thermo cooking cult member. I have a close friend who always asks 'was this cooked using the thermometer mixer'. He can't afford one but appreciates it. Others receive gifts from it and love it, but once again could never afford one.
I must admit when I first read about it on www.taste.com.au many years ago I didn't believe one machine could do so much. When I saw one I was hooked as was DH. I would probably have bought one earlier if it wasn't the way they were sold. I don't like it. But then I must admit it is handy to have a consultant to ask questions of. The forum was my consultant initially, thank goodness for it.
I have got so much from my machine by using the forum.
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i am starting to like my cheapie more and more every day. i would never compare it with the really thing
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We might be in a TM cult, who here has made their own natural, healthy kool-aid ;D
I've made and shared my cordial and friends and family love it :)
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I actually had one of our male friends wanting a demo since whenever he plays golf one of his group goes on and on and on about TMX! So he wants to see it in action! And...he says I speak like his golf pal whenever I open my mouth about TMX!!!
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Yup definitely a cult, ESP when we start trying to recommend / generally talking about them to others :)
Much like iPad owners are part of a cult 8)
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Yes it's my church, and I thank the TM god I have one everyday
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Yes it's my church, and I thank the TM god I have one everyday
Amen to that. Praise the Thermomix Lord :)
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Yes it's my church, and I thank the TM god I have one everyday
Amen to that or should it be Awoman.
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Yep, Count me in.
More than happy to be a member of a cult that is all about healthy wholefoods.
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Can't be left out with all you good people joining.!!!!
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I am in. That explains a few things.