Awesome!!!
I lucked into a freeze-dryer that the local research university was auctioning off. They do that every time they upgrade their equipment. Usually bidding gets pretty fierce, but I must have hit a lull because I got it for less than $150! I haven’t tried using it yet, partly due to lack of a permanent space for it, and partly because I’m still tracking down a users’ manual for it. But I’m looking forward to being able to freeze-dry my own stuff!
Sounds like you got a great deal. I hope you enjoy it.
Freeze-Drying is an almost hands off experience, much easier than canning.