I bought my first robocut in June of 2002. I purchased a new one just last year (2013) and the latest one I bought was cheaper than the first one. I think I paid about 39.00 for the last one. It is so easy to use and my hair always looks professionally done. All hair goes into the vacuum so no mess at all. Just four drops of oil on the blades,hook up to vacuum, plug in and away you go. About 10 minutes or so and you have a great haircut. Thankyou Robocut .... you have a great product. Jim B. (MN)