Major price differences in these Cooking Systems. Why is one $99 and the other $171...with apparently no difference in capabilities or size.
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Looks just like the one I bought for $140. I guess they are sold for whatever the seller can get. I really like mine, works swell.
1450174
Different ones have different accessories but the pot is the same that's what I found when I bought mine. But you can get a better deal if you look. I really like mine. Hope that helps you.
1450175
Prices go down after a production run ends and wholesalers want to clear out their current inventory. For example, my refurbished MC702 cost me $69.99, with no added S&H.; Refurbished units are often demonstrator or returned models that have never been used.
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There are several different model numbers that have different options with different prices. The one that I chose had variety of different prices, nearly a hundred dollars difference. I ordered the cheap one. It took several weeks to get it. Contacted seller many times and eventually got the unit but received no response until weeks later. Love the product. It works great.
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First there is a difference in the model numbers. All models come with the same size pan and same cooking features. The difference between the models is the accessories. The difference in price is like most things on Amazon , the same item can come from different vendors. For example the one for 99$ has a shipping charge of 50+ dollars where the one for 171$ had no shipping charge. I love my unit, I own all the Ninja products. It means less clutter , one product to do the job of many. Just research all vendors and their pricing for your best deal. And don't forget to check out Amazon warehouse for those great prices on open box, refurbished or used items.
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First there is a difference in the model numbers. All models come with the same size pan and same cooking features. The difference between the models is the accessories. The difference in price is like most things on Amazon , the same item can come from different vendors. For example the one for 99$ has a shipping charge of 50+ dollars where the one for 171$ had no shipping charge. I love my unit, I own all the Ninja products. It means less clutter , one product to do the job of many. Just research all vendors and their pricing for your best deal. And don't forget to check out Amazon warehouse for those great prices on open box, refurbished or used items. First there is a difference in the model numbers. All models come with the same size pan and same cooking features. The difference between the models is the accessories. The difference in price is like most things on Amazon , the same item can come from different vendors. For example the one for 99$ has a shipping charge of 50+ dollars where the one for 171$ had no shipping charge. I love my unit, I own all the Ninja products. It means less clutter , one product to do the job of many. Just research all vendors and their pricing for your best deal. And don't forget to check out Amazon... » Read More First there is a difference in the model numbers. All models come with the same size pan and same cooking features. The difference between the models is the accessories. The difference in price is like most things on Amazon , the same item can come from different vendors. For example the one for 99$ has a shipping charge of 50+ dollars where the one for 171$ had no shipping charge. I love my unit, I own all the Ninja products. It means less clutter , one product to do the job of many. Just research all vendors and their pricing for your best deal. And don't forget to check out Amazon warehouse for those great prices on open box, refurbished or used items. « Show Less
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I think you are right in that they are trying to keep costs down. But they are already pretty cheap when compared to the "non-stick" pans you can buy now. You'd think there would be plenty of people who wouldn't mind paying the extra cost.
689253
I'm not sure why the price differences. I use mine for all my Scandinavian cookie baking and pie crusts. I love the board.
61357
I also looked at the nu-wave (and it can be purchased for $100 at Bed, Bath & Beyond, and includes a skillet). The shipping & handling charges seemed a little excessive to me, and this seemed a better value. And I already had some induction cookware.
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Sorry, I don't know if there is a difference. Maybe the prices just vary. I would compare and make sure the model #'s are exactly the same, and if not, research the model numbers.
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Yes, the answer is actually quite simple .... Marketing. Retail prices are meaningless. They give you the impression that you are getting a much better deal or much better quality in the 12 piece set when in reality they are IDENTICAL in construction. If you look today, you can buy the 10 piece set + 11 inch deep sautee with lid to give you the "12 piece set" for $42 less than the 12-piece set. Yet most people will just pay the extra money for the 12 piece set because they think they are getting a better deal.One of the oldest marketting tricks in the book.
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The difference appears to be volume. The item listed here is one pint (smaller & lower price). The item you're comparing it to is one quart (larger & higher price).
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I would guess that they're comparable. This one is $5 less expensive though. I can tell you I use my prochef multiple times a day and am very happy with the quality for the price. I've had $30 scales in the past that have gone glitchy quickly with my excessive use.
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the 7qt dutch oven is not 38 bucks its 69 bucks big difference in price an this is from amazon
1220709
Hi. This is a professional model.. The $80 or so ones are not.. Look at the specs 100 power level settiings, cheaper models give you about 10 and they are not anyway near as precise. I do not have a cheaper model so my comparison is by a lot of research I did, reading reviews, etc. etc.I own 2 of these and do not regret the expense at all but then I am into precision cooking also.Good luck in your search Glenn
863605
The more expensive one is enhanced and the newest version . The 199.00 is the older model.
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To my knowledge there is no difference. Sometimes when searching products on Amazon, I've found prices on exact products differ greatly, depending on the individual companies selling the item. As for working with Win 8 - I'm not sure but there is a Cook'n Version 11 review on the Amazon site that says they are using it with 8 so I would assume it's the same program but you can check that review out to be safe. Good luck and hope you enjoy Cook'n as much as I do!
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I couldn't find the difference. Looks like there may be just a price difference between vendors.
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This one uses a light bulb and is being phased out, hence the price difference. The other one (the purple one) uses a heating element instead of a light bulb.
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Well; from where I come from, price is always a factor. If both units are fairly comperable and from the same manufacturer; I usually always go with the lower price. I think the Platinum unit is a bit higher in price. The Silver for less is the better deal in my opinion.
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Amazon keeps tweeking the price of this 550 and the other models constantly. Even daily!!!!! Mostly by just a few bucks???I recently bought my daughter a 550 for $879. I wanted one also so I waiting, hoping the price would drop a little. Nope......now the same set is over $900.So I found the same set at US Appliance for $849. Free shipping Sorry Amazon
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I asked the same question and was told there the same units, the difference was the manuals. The one approved has more warnings in the manual. To be sure download each manual and compare the difference.