Shop Around

 Harvey Norman gave me $280. Not completely sure why: Probably because I'm their best looking customer. 

I decided, rather than spending it wisely, on wine, women and song, I would blow the $280. on a replacement blender. I like soups and nut butter and my old machine is 10 years+ old and wearing out.

Grok and other sites  recommended Vitamix. Reviews all said expensive but worth it and for an old part like me a 5 year warranty is a lifetime guarantee.

I shopped around online and found prices varied for cheaper machines from $570. To $1,100. Amazon au was the $1,100.

 I wandered into Harvey Norman Northwood and found they had a e510, not marked as a special, for $412. I purchased it.

By looking around and visiting the store I saved $150. 

Now, of course, I have to learn to use it.