blenders and crock pots and toaster ovens (Oh my!)

[Guest guest]

when it rains, it pours, and all my small appliances are biting the dust.

Blenders- I think I am going to finally splurge on a vitamix. Where should

I buy, and how much should I pay for one? Costco has them for $650, and

that is just ever so slightly out of my price range (rolls eyes.)

I also need a new large capacity crock pot. Any suggestions? Must be at

least 6.5 qts.

And also looking for toaster oven recommendations. We have had ours for 15

years and we like it a lot, but the handle fell off.

thanks,

Carol