I am loving this one much better than the larger, taller one that came with my Vitamix, because this smaller version has a wider base and doesn't get bogged down like the taller, larger one that has a small base..  However, I think it is very over priced.  For crying out loud, why is everything so expensive?  I am retired on a fixed income, so this was a luxury for me to spend this kind of money.  Guess I will just say it is for my birthday, Mother's Day, and Christmas present to 
myself.