I paid $319 for the Cosmo 36" 900CFM Island Range Hood.  Before I made my decision, I carefully evaluated the specs and reviews of range hoods from $249 - $1200, and I came to the conclusion that paying more for a range hood didn't guarantee a better range hood.  I could pay a lot more and get a lot less.  From the same sources, the comparisons I made convinced me that the Cosmo 36" 900CFM Island Range Hood's reasonable price was just that... a reasonable price if not a bargain.  The installation instructions were easy to follow and with the help of a friend, we had it installed in just a few hours.