I bought my FW 9 yrs. ago, and paid $500.00 for it. At the time, there were very few available in our area. It was in very good shape, and had had very little sewing done on it. I know I paid a lot for it. Since that time, I have been told that a lot have come on the market. I love it, and it has not given me one minute of trouble Enjoy! Mariah.