I actually have a Kohl's a couple miles from me. Maybe I will wander in there and check it out. Thanks for the suggestion!
Thanks for that link. It was a good read and definitely food for thought!
I think the newer ones aren't so sturdy. Reviews are mediocre at best. Hopefully yours will last a long time!
Yeah, I have decided to replace the immersion blender for now. I really don't want to spend $300+ for another appliance to shove into the back of my cabinet. It's already crowded there haha!