Well, that price sounds a little high to me....it's so hard to "price" these machines. The Japanese machines from the 50's and 60's are really quite common, even in very nice cabinets and cases. I think thrift stores do price high sometimes, and I have found that they will almost always negotiate price with you. I'd offer about $60 and see where they go from their asking price. Couldn't hurt!! Most likely it is still sitting there waiting for you!! :-) Good luck!