Arrived with a loose part that I had to snap into place. Wish that there was an option to just buy the smaller canister rather than the big one plus an ancillary canister. Also tabs on base that hold cord in place are now plastic. They used to be metal. Otherwise blender is quiet, powerful, and functions well as designed.
Pros: Texture Quality, Versatility, Power
Response from vitamix.comBy Vitamix, November 1, 2024
Hi, we are sorry to hear that you had a part out of place on your blender. We will defiantly pass along the feedback about a smaller container.
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