You used to be able to pick them up cheap used. I don't know about any more, but I got mine free. An old lady neighbor said it was too heavy to use and tossed hers. Even if they are 'broken' they are stupid easy to get parts for and fix. I've probably picked up 3 or 4 over the years and all they needed were simple repairs. One only needed the bag holder thing twisted on tighter. I've never tried the shampooing attachment though. I hope someday to have a place wohtout carpet. Carpet is so gross but rentals love it.