I bought this blender a couple of months ago and I am in love!! It is a bit pricey, I normally wouldn't spend this much on a kitchen appliance, but I'm glad i did. It's like no other blender I have ever owned. The possibilities are endless. I use it to make fruit smoothies but want to make other things with it. Once I can find the time, if that's even possible with an 18 month old, I'd like to make soups and sauces. I am extremely happy with my purchase. I did a lot of research on the vitamix, I watched countless youtube videos and read many blogs, before purchasing it. I was hesitant to take the plunge, I mean I don't have a magical tree that grows money. If you're thinking about it take the plunge, I didn't and I don't regret my purchase one bit.