Hi Cheryl,

The standard cost for a Vitamix 5200 is $449.00. Vitamix does offer a medical discount which a later post has details about (I believe they are refurbished machines but do come with the great Vitamix seven year warranty).

I originally asked Vitamix if I could advertise the medical discount on my website and they said no. All I can offer is full price with free shipping if it's bought via my website. I have put another request into Vitamix to allow me to advertise the medical discount and I'm waiting to hear from them.

In any event I have moved forward with our monthly giveaway of a free Vitamix. I'm happy to say a mother with a young child is our June recipient. Anyone reading this post can submit their request for the monthly Vitamix giveaway to info@drinkyourmeals.com.

Blessings,

Jesse