I bought it for $5,400 and later got my money back after a long and inconvenient process of mail forwarding, waiting for a decision, etc. Whoever writes that this is a legendary grinder is either ignorant or a fan of the old clunky instrument made famous by the Sov Soyuz. In favor of it: Since the wire is pliable and sufficiently long, there is no jarring and no impact. Disadvantages include a hefty price tag, poor portability, an antiquated design, and a power button that requires five full rotations before turning on.