I have to disagree with this post. I'm on the east coast and purchased a Sunhill 6" jointer about 8 months ago. I received it about a week after ordering it. I think it's a great machine. I got them to throw in an extra set of knives and a dust port. I cant remember what I ended up paying but with freight it was much less than $500. So far the machines been great. I like the extra bed length too.