I bought my FW 9 yrs. ago, and there weren't many for sale around this general area. I paid $500 for it, and was glad to get it. The tech. I go to said that was a good price, and he checked and the supply was low. Later I found that there was a surplus and they were going for $200. So, it depends around here, anyway, on the supply. Mine had not been used--ever, and was a 1942 model. The previous owners had it thoroughly checked out, and serviced. I have not had a minute's worth of problem with it. Feel very lucky!Mariah.