It works, but loud.

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This is a decent high-performance blender, but I would not call it amazing. The condition was clean blades, which was okay but not perfect. It does fine with smoothies, but it is less impressive with frozen fruit. My main complaint is that tall container may not fit cabinets. I am keeping it because the price was low enough. Just make sure your expectations match what this model can actually do.

Recommended

I picked up the Vitamix 5200 Blender because I wanted worth the money if you blend often. The unit arrived in minor scratches on the container, and that was honestly better than I expeced for the price. I use it mostly for smoothies and nut sauces. The biggest plus is that simple controls. There are a couple small imperfections, but nothing that changes how I use it. For a discounted or marketplace-style purchase, I feel like I got my money's worth. It is not a huge deal, but I did notice it after a few uses and was kinda annoyed.

Recommended

I have mixed feelings about this high-performance blender. The listing price was lower than retail, so I knew I was not getting a perfect item. Still, the condition was only okay: condition not as described. It worked when I first tried it, which was a relief. The main function I cared about was soups, and it did that reasonably well. Where it struggled was with nut sauces. I had to adjust my expectations after the first week. The product is useful, but it is not magic. I do like that simple controls. I do not love that expensive even used. The setup was not terrible, but it took longer than the reviews made it sound. A few parts felt more worn than I expected. Nothing was completely broken, though. I kept it because the price was cheap enough to make the tradeoff acceptable. If I had paid full retail, I would have been more disappointed. For variable speed control, it performs fine. For smoothies, it is more hit or miss. Someone with a smaller space or lighter needs may like it more than I do. Someone expecting brand-new condition should probably be careful. I am giving it a middle rating because it is not a bad product. It just did not fully match the expectations I had from the listing. I would recommend it only if the price is right and the condition is clearly shown.

Recommended

I picked up the Vitamix 5200 Blender because I wanted feels commercial quality. The unit arrived in minor scratches on the container, and that was honestly better than I expected for the price. I use it mostly for smoothies and nut sauces. The biggest plus is that built like a tank. There are a couple small imperfections, but nothing that changes how I use it. For a discounted or marketplace-style purchase, I feel like I got my money's worth.

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