I 've owned Vitamix products for a few years.  I always find their products top notch.  Just added this piece to make my arsenal complete.  This container is well-built and quite heavy.  It is so tough and versatile that it always fulfills the job I throw to it without a sweat/scratch.  It now replaces any containers that I owned and glues permanently on top.  I loved it so much that I used it much more often than before.  I now use it for coarse chopping, blending, especially grinding, easily with added peace of mind.  No regrets for paying a little bit more than others.