I was shopping around on snowblowersdirect.com last month.
a decent 2 stage is over a grand, i remembered how light, reliable and maneuverable my old Toro was and the stellar reviews on the latest toro model sealed the deal.
Base model 721 R 21 inch $499.99 free shipping and no tax.
best thing no more mixing oil with the gas, apparently EPA has made it not worth selling 2 stroke single stages anymore.
I’m happy, much quieter, very powerful and i don’t come in stinking of exhaust anymore.
https://www.snowblowersdirect.com/Toro-38741-Snow-Thrower/p14110.html
Those 2 stage Toro’s are very loud and they do make your clothes stink.