We bought this replacement out of necessity when our original container broke (our fault). Pricey for a replacement but it's a major part of the unit so OK. Shipping was hassle-free but the container is not exactly like our original. I suppose they've updated it. Wish this were purchasable without tamper and cover.
It came with my blender and it works well. I'm here to address the issues with greens leaving residue behind in the plastic container. Vitamix has a FAQ, and in that FAQ they say that glass containers do not yield the benefits necessary to produce one, and the number one issue is most likely safety. I would not want a glass container to fail on me while I'm blending at the highest speed. The blade and glass could hurl around the room. At the worst, plastic would just crack a little bit.
Also, to get rid of the residue left behind by greens (which is mineral buildup), the FAQ says to put 1 cup of vinegar into the container and fill up to halfway with warm water. Let it sit for several hours and give it a nice scrub. This mostly worked for me. I just didn't scrub it enough so I left some of the residue on the container, so make sure you do a good job of scrubbing.
Pros: Easy to clean, Precise Textures, Quality, Power
I've had my Vitamix for about 3 years. Over the years I've found more and more ways to use it. The Vitmaix spatula is a must. The Vitamix customer service staff is so nice and has always taken care of my needs/questions.
Pros: Power, Texture Quality, Programability, Easy to use, Durability, Other, Product features, Speed of Service, Versatility
Previously gave a poor review as I thought the product was never coming. I looked up my order and I was wrong. My order was received in the time period I was given, so I take back everything I said. Vitamix had sent me an e-mail about a review before I received the product and I was not given the opportunity to change review at that time. Satisfied with service. Love my Vitamix My only wish is for the metal containers to return, or real glass