I debated about buying a Dyson for quite some time because of the price. I recently purchased 4 very expensive hand made wool tuft area rugs for a new apt. The Shark I had wasn’t getting the job done. Being new, they were shedding a lot. After reading hundreds of positive reviews, I finally decided to purchase the newest model. It’s worth every penny! Based on several reviews I read, they last forever which also justifies the expense for me.