The pricing of this rug has been all over the place. I purchased the rug for $266 and it is currently $259. The price has shifted in between this time frame. It was delivered later than expected and during that time neither Wayfair or FedEx could account for its location. The rug does shed and it is noticeable if you wear black pants. I have vacuumed several times but it appears to still be shedding. However, a basic rug of 8x10 feet will cost you at least $600 so considering the traditional look of the rug and its size, this is a great purchase.