I ordered this item because I do like the Vitamix brand. Even though it was 50% off, it appears to be poorly made. Both the top and the pusher are not the same quality as the original. To be honest, you are paying for the blade. If one could get a hold of a blade, you might be able to convert an existing container rather than spending 100-200 dollars.
Response from vitamix.comBy Household Customer Service, January 8, 2019
We are glad to hear that you are a fan of Vitamix. We do not sell just the blades and we do not recommend anyone changing out the blades themselves for your own safety. Vitamix stand behind the quality of our containers with full warranties, covering all parts, performance, labor, and two-way shipping at no cost to you.
I really enjoy it for both drinks and the whipped cream! So simple - the only downside is the lack of recipe variety - please publish additional recipes.
I’m excited to give this container a few more tries. There are not too many recipes and I haven’t had time to work with it. I did try using coconut cream to whip but it didn’t get stiff, possibly because the cream wasn’t cold. I will be trying this again.
Pros: Versatility
Response from vitamix.comBy Household Customer Service, January 8, 2019
You will master whipping, muddling, foaming, and emulsifying in no time. Yes, the coconut cream/milk would need to be cold for sure. Let us know how it turns out!
This is a great addition to the Vitamix products. My family regularly uses it to make whipped cream and foamed beverages. It's super fast and easy to use.
Pros: Programability, Texture Quality, Easy to use, Recipe Enhancement, Product features, Power