THIS KITCHENAID BLENDER WAS RATED BEST IN ITS PRICE RANGE ON MANY "TOP RATED" WEBSITES. BE SURE TO PURCHASE THE MODEL THAT INCLUDES THE (60oz) CONTAINER BECAUSE THE CUTTING BLADES ON OTHER CONTAINERS ARE INFERIOR TO THE CUTTING BLADES PROVIDED ON THE (60oz) CONTAINERS. THIS 5 SPEED SIMPLE BLENDER IS PERFECT FOR EVERYDAY KITCHEN USE VERSUS THE OTHER MUCH MORE EXPENSIVE KITCHENAID BLENDERS THAT HAVE TOO MANY USELESS "BELLS & WHISTLES". I PURCHASED THIS "OPEN BOX" KITCHENAID BLENDER FOR ONLY $60.00 AND COULDN'T BE HAPPIER....IT SUITS MY NEEDS PERFECTLY AND HAS THE SAME WARRANTY AS A BRAND NEW UNOPENED ONE.
I have always used Kitchenaid products even if they are a little more money. There quality last and is easy to use. I had a Kitchenaid coffee grinder for over 14 yrs that just died recently. The only products I like besides are Cuisinart. It worth it to spend the little extra $$$
This replaced a 20 year old previous Professional model which died due to water issues in the kitchen. Based upon prior results, another professional model was bought. It continues a great history of value in our household.