[GraceCoolidge]

And here I thought my Simplicity (cost $600 in 1999) was expensive! But it was worth it... works great. As you say, if you add up the cost of replacing cheaper vacuums, you don't come out much different.

[tiredoflaundry]

The Dyson I'm looking at is $429 at Sam's Club. I'm so tired of buying vacs that don't last. If I can have a vac that lasts more than 3 yrs, I'll be thrilled!