My opinion...the price on any vintage (or new for that matter) machine is what you are willing to pay for it. I don't pay alot for vintage machines. My FW I paid $45; my electrified Redeye 66 I paid $50. That one is a little rough but well worth the $50. I have a 15 that I paid $35. While I think the FW is a great machine, I would not be willing to pay that much...but that's me. If it fits your budget; you like it; that's the going rate in your area...go for it!