396958 Mon Apr 30 13:44:53 -0700 2007 6 41 Cookware 0 2528483 I've been researching KitchenAid stand mixers for a long time now (it's been a dream of mine to own one of these for more than a decade, now I'll finally buy one). But I'm trying to figure out where to buy the machine since I'm moving to Europe in a few months. I'll need to either get a 220 volt model and have it shipped over there, or get a 220 volt model in Europe (probably used, since new the prices can be up to 100 percent more than here), or get a 110 volt model here and buy a transformer to go with it. The trouble there is that I need a big honkin' transformer to cope with the wattage surge (and having to store that somewhere), and I may still run into problems with the cycle (Europe is generally 50 Hertz, the US is 60 Hertz). Perhaps I'm better off just buying the "European" model. Dilemma! What would you do? Please, chowers, I'm counting on you! Also, if there's anyone here who uses or knows people who use KitchenAids overseas, can you let me know whether the attachments one can buy here will work on european models? Mon Apr 30 13:44:53 -0700 2007 42439 Radiothomas 1 2528956 I am willing to ruin hairdryers with the voltage shift, but I'd wait until moving before getting a KA mixer. I have seen them in department stores in Europe (specifically, NK in Stockholm), so I'm sure you can find them there. Mon Apr 30 16:08:54 -0700 2007 2528483 75002 Megiac 2 2529487 A big drawback for buying them in Europe is the price - 100 percent or more for the models over there. Mon Apr 30 19:03:38 -0700 2007 2528956 42439 Radiothomas 3 2529500 What about German eBay? Also, the dollar and the Euro are about equal right now so the price you pay here would be approx the same in Germany. Plus, I am sure there are discount shopping outlets in some German cities. Mon Apr 30 19:06:49 -0700 2007 2529487 95300 ktcolt 4 2531553 There are some KitchenAids available on German eBay, am looking into that. Few discount shopping outlets exist that sell KitchenAids - it's a high-end exclusive product over there. And alas, the dollar and the euro are not *at all* equal - 400 euros is about $540 right now. Tue May 01 12:06:19 -0700 2007 2529500 42439 Radiothomas 2 2530427 I agree. DH and I have moved across continents 4 times between us. And one thing we learn is that if we don't already have it, and if we don't already regularly use it, we wouldn't buy it before a big move like yours. I suggest that you wait until you have settled into your new routine before deciding whether to buy one. Yes, $300 sounds like a lot of money to save in the short term. But in the long run, if you don't have it now, you may be able to wait awhile. Tue May 01 07:22:19 -0700 2007 2528956 16280 cecilia 3 2619673 kitchen aid stand mixers seem to be cheaper in switzerland compared to germany. just a thought. Fri Jun 01 01:24:14 -0700 2007 2530427 102418 katasha66