I only paid $150 for my m-70, and it works well. The cosmetics are a touch rough, but nobody thinks less, even if they do notice the huge battery acid stains on the rear, the grime, or the dead fly in the tuner dial. It may jam so loud that I can reach the roof tops during a sidewalk dance party, but I still pine for an M-90. If you're like me, and play loud and proud outdoors, expect it to be awesome yet leave you wanting something with even more heft and glitz.