I came here to purchase two new beaters that will replace mine and my Mom's - both are over 30 yrs old and are regularly used.  It is disconcerting to read other reviews of beaters lasting a very short time in relation to the original ones that came with our purchase!  I have to wonder if it is due to newer regulations for food surfaces to be free of paints containing chemicals more than it being any type of corporate decision.  I'll still jump in the bowl and buy the replacements!   I do expect to use them heavily with the upcoming holidays and if I see unusual wear I will certainly come back to post a new review.  For now, I'll have to give five stars for the way my beater held up over 30 yrs of use and that I love my machine.  I have purchased a few attachments over the years and have thoroughly enjoyed the results I get using the food grinder in making unique hamburgers (adding fresh veggies with the meat I'm grinding such as fresh fennel with pork)