A local dept store had a HOOVER canister on sale. Then, it went to $99.00.Then, on sale for $49.00 Then, up to $59.00. Then, back to $49.00and, I had a gift card. Not sure if I'll open it or keep it NIB. Was it worth $99.00? NEVER. But, it's fun to find a NIB HOOVER for 20 bucks.