Mish
I am sorry if no one answered your ??....here goes.....I think the Dyson is very much worth the $$....I have used a Kirby, Hoover, Eureka, and a Kenmore vac and the Dyson is by far the best. The Dyson does an excellent job on pet hair....I have a short haired dog that sheds terribly and it does a great job.....