It's very hard to spend that much money on a vacuum cleaner that doesn't spend a whole year cleaning the house while you read a book. After my Kenmore died, my neighbor recommended me this gift that she requested for her wedding 15 years ago (okay, best at the time). I grabbed my Kindle and winced as I hit buy. She was there when it arrived, I sucked first then she had to use it. I have to say the design is impressive. The hose is made of a heavier material than any other vacuum I've owned. The