worth the price, if you are a hobbyist, it is worth the savings compared to others in my opinion. I can't compare to more expensive units but i am happy with what I have purchased from Vevor. The item was shipped fast and showed up in good condition. It works well without having to do any cleaning or modifications and saved me several hundred dollars. I Don't make jewelry so I can't tell you if it's worth the saving for the professional jeweler. I hope this helps.