I purchased it for $5400 and eventually made a refund; nevertheless, the process took a long time and was inconvenient in other ways, such as mail forwarding and waiting for a decision. In other words, either makita drochers or mammoths habituated to the old cumbersome equipment, a la Sov Soyuz, write that this is a legendary grinder. Some benefits There is no vibration and no hitting because the wire is sufficiently long and supple. Other drawbacks include weight, the lack of a soft start, the antiquated housing, and, most crucially, a tight power button that only turns on after the fifth press. The price is also unquestionably too high.