The Right Juicer

[becomingwhole]

My birthday is Jan 14th and I am getting a Juicer.....WHOOO HOOOO!!
Problem is I can't make up my mind and I need to ASAP. I don't know what kind of juicer to get? I so far I am tottering between the Green Star and Champion. I would love to hear all of your experiences and opinions and I am open to other brands. Here is a list of my concerns, (and not necessarily in this order):

1. Longevity. Need one that is going to be in it for the long haul.
2. Quality. Need to get the most Juice (dry pulp)
3. Capability. Are there any fruits or leafy's that the juicer will not be able to handle? Also, Can it help make nut butters or milks, and can it help make ice cream?
4. Ease of use. Not my top concern. I would like to know, but this will not stop me from getting the best juicer.
5. Cost. I would like to keep it under $400. Preferably $300 or under, to leave room for attachments or other things I might need.

So please please please help me with my decision. To me it is a big one. I don't have a lot of money so I want to make sure I make the best choice I can the first time around.

[becomingwhole]

Thank you for you kind message.

and thank you Lori for the freecycle and craigslist suggestion. I am a big fan of both.

Alessandra said:

Sorry to hear that.......I know you can make juice without a juicer by blending everything up in a food processor/vitamix/blender and then squeezing it in a nut milk bag.....a bit more work, but it can be done....

I send you many blessings and visions of prosperity and abundance.
love,
Alessandra

[becomingwhole]

Thank you Maggie. That is really good information to know when I make my decision.

Maggie said:

I heard that the Champion juicers have changed and people who buy the newer ones seem to be less satisfied. I'm not sure since I've never had one, just wanted to make sure people heard all sides.

[Scotchyroo]

I use the Breville Juicer and love it. It's heavyweight and easy to clean. I had a Champion, but it only lasted two years. I'd say I got a rare lemon judging from other comments.

[Ce]

Bottom line any juicer you use is a good juicer!!!!