Hi Carmine,
This newer Kenmore series is named Intuition and due to some similarities I expect performance should be good. What was particularly curious is that Sears -- at least online -- is prepared to price them well below the $300 range. (They claim "original price" as being more toward the $400 mark.)
Venson
Hi Venson:
Hard for big box retailers to sell $400 plus vacuums. Have to compete with better made and sold independent vacuum store brands. The latter provide excellent parts and service. SEARS once good at this has gone down hill in recent years. Customers are gravitating towards the indies.
Carmine D.