Vitamix 5000 for $125.00...

[Binkandabee]

Is this a good deal on a used Vitamix 5000? MIL has been wanting a vitamix and is moving into a new house soon, so I thought it would be a nice housewarming gift for her. I searched long and hard for my Vitamix on craigslist and wound up with a new in the box model, but never came across ANY new or used that were less than $200.00, so this seems great to me. What say you all? It was posted on a local facebook garage sale page.

[Binkandabee]

And wanted to ask if there is anything wrong with getting an older one as opposed to one of the newer models. Doesn't look like significant changes have been made, but wanted to check.

[chlobo]

I think the older cannisters were not BPA free. But if you don't care about that then its a moot point. Sounds like a great price.