Hi Roy- Around $150 these days (new, via eBay). I also went another $30 or so for a few additional tips for increased versatility (I like the A1394 and A1007). 73 Chas W3KC Roy asked: > That's about a hundred dollars, right? One experienced > restorer I know swears by his (I think it's a Hakko), and > would not be with out one.