Reddit mentions of Oster Reverse Crush Counterforms Blender, with 6-Cup Glass Jar, 7-Speed Settings and Brushed Stainless Steel/Black Finish - BVCB07-Z00-NP0

I can highly recommend this Oster: https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B002RBXHSC

It's no Vitamix, but it's about as reliable as you'll find short of an actual Vitamix. I've tried a lot of blenders and I certainly put them through their paces.

I recently purchased one from Amazon. The top two brands there are Oster and Ninja. Most of the reviews on any of the Oster products were good and stated that the blenders last a long time. Ninjas reviews mostly said that their blenders wore out after a few months and customer service was terrible.

I went with this blender and have used it 3 times a day since Christmas. I like it a lot.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B002RBXHSC/ref=mp_s_a_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1484572270&sr=8-5&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=oster+blender&dpPl=1&dpID=41yZiGm5bPL&ref=plSrch

My boyfriend and I purchased a Ninja Prep Master set-up for around $30 at Walmart on Black Friday two years ago. Blades are still incredibly sharp after two years of heavy use although we accidently broke the smaller container somehow as the bottom as a small crack in it. I still use the larger container for blending for almost everything. Sauces come out velvety and smooth, chops very clean but leans toward more of a mince if blended too long (depends on your food item, too.) It does blend very quickly and evenly, so when using it I recommend in trying to use small bursts to get the consistency you want and plan ahead. It has one button, using one speed but if you are good with timing, it's worth the price. http://www.amazon.com/Ninja-QB900B-Master-Revolutionary-Drink/dp/B003XU3C7M/ref=sr_1_5?s=kitchen&ie=UTF8&qid=1372350187&sr=1-5&keywords=blenders

If you are looking for something more variety, speed control and want a good value, Oster is very good quality for not a lot of money: http://www.amazon.com/Oster-BVCB07-Z-Counterforms-7-Speed-Stainless/dp/B002RBXHSC/ref=sr_1_4?s=kitchen&ie=UTF8&qid=1372350187&sr=1-4&keywords=blenders I have used Oster in the past and no complaints save for the motor dying but that model was over 10 years old!

I hope this helps!

How about a new Osterizer? The reviews on this model seem very promising:

Oster BVCB07-Z Counterforms 6-Cup Glass Jar 7-Speed Blender, Brushed Stainless/Black

Something like this?

http://www.amazon.com/Oster-BVCB07-Z-Counterforms-7-Speed-Stainless/dp/B002RBXHSC/ref=sr_1_1?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1368470079&sr=1-1&keywords=oster

Try this Oster We've had it for a few months and really like the results. Enganeer is absolutely correct about going for a metal drive but just be aware that it will be louder than normal during operation. Costco used to have this same model but I'm not sure if they still carry it. Good luck!

I have an Oster It works well but most times I prefer to use my immersion blender I'm not sure if it would work with ice, but it gets things way smoother than a standing blender does.

Thanks for the tip!

I got a refurbished 7500 ("Creations Elite") and I agree about the noise level. It's a tiny bit louder than the Oster it replaced but the quality difference is out of this world. The Oster was never able to blend things like apples and spinach into anything smaller than fine chunks but the Vitamix has blown through everything I've thrown at it and turned it into a smooth, uniform consistency within seconds.

Interesting that the model I got isn't available anymore. This one is closest. Doesn't look too much different other than being $15 more and the lights look a little fancier.