Our old blender sat on our countertop for over a year, hardly used, before we finally decided to take the plunge on a Vitamix.  Well worth it.  So easy to try new things and a ton of fun to use. And you don't have to worry about it not being able to handle ice or other hard ingredients.  This thing is a workhorse.  If you're sick of your old blender, or if you're just not using your old one, I'd recommend one of these.