I paid just over $100, not including shipping and handling.  For the price, this seems to be a fantastic vacuum.  But I've only used it twice.  Regardless, it's very light, easy to move and carry around.  It seems to pick up the dog hair well.  Having a golden retriever with a lot of long, curly hair makes this is an important feature.  The head shifts effortlessly, reaching easily under the couch, bed, etc.  The long hose is nice, and the power cord seems long enough as well.  The extension wand extends effortlessly.