I recently purchased this from Amazon at a great price. The price of this vacuum varies widely  from place to place and this was the best price.  This little vacuum  could suck the paint off of walls.  It's powerful!  It's light and well build for the price.  The only thing I would  have wanted additionally is a retractable cord. My guess is that I'll have this little workhorse for some time.  I'm a 64 year old female who owns 4 dogs and a cat and I live in a two story house.  The effectiveness and weight of the vacuum are important features for me and this one delivers in both categories. I wrote a previous review on this item but it wasn't detailed enough.  I depend greatly on the reviews of others who have purchased and used products I'm considering buying.  I hope this helps you.