For the price you pay, this is a great little kitchen gadget to have in your kitchen. The attachments are great, I use the mini-food processor quite often. Also, the stainless steel handle means I can blend hot soups right on the stove! It's great for quick jobs, making salsa is a snap. Just toss everything in it, pulse it a few times and voila! Also, when I'm in need of chopping quite a bit of garlic, I just peel and in seconds they're ready for marinades. Making tomato soup with the wand is so convenient. Just cook down some mirepoix with butter, add your canned tomatos, stew for a bit and send...