My wife surprised me with mine around the year 2000. She paid a whopping $400! from a dealers booth at a magic convention.
It was a new item so later as with certain items the price went way down. I did use it extensively at shows. It is very sturdy and gives a professional look to the stage.
I still have it and love how it packs so flat and almost sets up automatically with it’s spring hinges.
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