We don’t use a stand mixer enough to justify buying one of these babies brand new and pay full retail price. So, we decided to go with a reconditioned one and roll the dice. It turned out to be a good move for us. We have only used it a couple times but it seems to work well with no problems at all. It had two very small dents that were barely noticeable. I can’t say for sure how it will perform over time but for now it’s working great.