pukin,I just have to comment here that if my husband gave me a mixer or any kitchen appliance for Christmas, he would regret it.
Then its perfect! woo-hoo!
ROFL! I though mine dear Hubby was going to croak when I asked for one for Christmas last year.
He was always under the impression that you NEVER buy appliances for your wife's Christmas present.
Then again, I AM one of those (apparently) infuriating women who really doesn't want much. A place to sleep, food to eat and clothes to wear and I'm good to go, so trying to come up with the answer to "What do you want for Christmas?" gets tougher every year. :-)
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Pukin, these mixers are so expensive (and heavy) because they actually have metal guts. Unlike other brands who have plastic guts that wear easily and smell terrible if you put too much strain on the motor.
Mine came with the basic setup-bowl, whip, dough hook and regular mixer blade. It's a wonderful machine, but I wouldn't advise getting the fancy attachments unless you find something you know she'd use.