Yes it is a lot of money for a toilet seat. But once you use it, you won't ever go without it. This is my first but I can't see not having one in the future. Works very well, very though out in its design and the way it works. Warm air blower is more of a feel good than a dry you off. Seat temp is plenty warm and adjustable. Water temp is warm and doesn't run out of warm water. I was picturing a bit more room with the elongated version - but the casing takes up some of the room between the seat and the toilet tank - not bad just different than I was expecting. Senses if you get up and stops immediately. Spray nozzles retract automatically so not intrusive in appearance. If you don't want the "control panel" on the side you have to spend more to get the remote control version. Makes use of toilet tissue an option and then just to pat dry. If you are not sure about the cost just suck it up and spend the money - you honestly will not regret your purchase. Overstock delivery etc. was all good. I used an e-mail offer from Overstock to bring the price down a little more.