Bests & Worsts Reviews from Amazon

I bought this item on 10/22/06, the first week I loved it but within 3 weeks of jucing 3-4 times daily the blade is dull. I normally juice apple(cored), pear(cored), celery, carrots, grapes, Kale or Chard, red peppers. I have followed the directions from day one and have even tried their suggested vinegar soak on the filter basket to no avail. My final conclusion is this just isn't the juicer for someone planning to juice 2-3 times a day, 7 days a week. I'm returning this one. A serious juicer for life.