Those VitaMix blenders are the bomb! We used them in our concession trailer to make icee type drinks. They run like $300 but they are terrific.
Have always enjoyed mine.
Until, that is, I put some jerky in to shred . . . and the blade got stuck and shredded the rubber bushing.
They would have replaced it, I think but I was in Taiwan and it would have been a major hassle.
I eventually got the replacement parts and gave it to someone else.
Have a new one here, now.
Love it.
Yeah, but I'm looking for a non-electric grain mill!!! LOL