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. Got advantages: There is no vibration and no hitting because the wire is sufficiently long and supple. Cons: The device is heavy, does not have a gentle start, has an antiquated shell, and, most critically, has a tight power button that only turns on after five attempts. The price is also obviously too expensive.