Breville RM-JE98XL Juice Extractor with High-Speed Performance

Zen*Yogi*GirlZen*Yogi*Girl: I had been planning on purchasing a juicer for some time having previously owned a very basic and honestly very mediocre store bought version that was messy, and produced very little juice. I decided on a budget of $100 - $150 knowing that as of now, I am not a juicer fanatic and do not plan to juice every day, but still wanted a quality item that would get the job done.

Initially I decided on the Breville Compact Juice fountain which was running at the $100 price point but it was also on back order for 1-2 months, then I spotted this for around the same price just the fact that it was a refurbished item. I was a little hesitant to purchase but figured the excellent reviews were reassuring and Amazon has always stood behind its product. Though just in case I purchased the additional 4-year warranty which was really cheap but peace of mind!

It arrived in a new box, looking brand new and wrapped in all the manufacturing packaging - not a mark or flaw to be seen, so my guess is these might simply often be returns that once shipped cannot be marked as new even if never used…who knows?

And it works like a charm -I will post a video next use. As its close to...

United States on Apr 04, 2017

sethat: Item was received in good condition. I couldn't tell my remanufactured unit had been used before. The unit has been fully functional without any issue. I have noticed a few places between the top shroud and bottom bowl where juice is seeping out while in use. It is a very small amount (not enough to run down the machine or pool on the counter), and only happens towards the end of our juicing sessions. The pulp bin is almost full at this point and needs to be emptied out anyway.

I think this is a great product for a more casual juicer. It works quickly, and requires less cutting than other juicers due to the large port on the top. The pulp that comes out of it feels pretty dry. Other more premium juicers may extract even more juice from the pulp, but at the expense of prep/operation/cleanup time. It does seem to excel at more fibrous fruits and veggies like carrots and apples. Oranges do fine. It just does OK for the leafy stuff (I've done kale and spinach). If you want to make lots of kale, spinach, wheatgrass based drinks you might want to look at other juicers.

Speaking of cleanup time... I can breakdown and rinse the unit in about 2 minutes or so. You will spend...

United States on Feb 24, 2015

Old Nerd: Breville RM-JE98XL Certified Remanufactured Fountain Plus Juice Maker I got this remanufactured Breville juicer for just $100, and let me tell you, it was a great bargain. The juicer looked brand new as I unpacked it and removed all the protective plastic - no smudges, scratches or other signs of wear. Also, it works perfectly. The pulp is quite dry after the juicing is done and the cleanup is easy. The juice is delicious. And it is easy to make.

To my wife's consternation, I did dump some juice onto the counter the first time I used it. But it turned out that it was because I did not have the pitcher in place to catch the juice as it poured out of the juicer!! Good for a laugh at myself, but I guess it does make the lesson that it is good to proceed carefully before you "throw the switch" as you learn the routine of readying it to use. It is a bit of a learning experience as there are several ways to make a mess. They are all obvious after the fact but I found I was a bit nervous until I had used it a few times. It has a strong motor that sounds like a jet taking off when you turn it on (no it is NOT as loud as a jet - just has a winding up sound as it increases...

United States on May 12, 2012