In Canada, the half decent TSC / Home Depot ones are 1500+. I have other Wallenstein equipment and they are very well made and a 5 yr warranty is always nice.thats still alot of cash for a splitter.. me personally.. i wouldn't drop that kinda coin on a splitter.. only of i were going to process 100 corda a year and sell it.. you can get a good splitter for 1000 to 1400.. remember.. this thing is going to sit...alot...