It might have been $500 in it's prime but technology has moved past it. Technology advance is causing prices to fall especially for the old stuff that hasn't been updated or improved.

However, if you like it, then go ahead and get it. Even though it's old and dated, there's nothing wrong with using it. Buying something for one tenth it's original price is a good deal.

I still use quite a bit of my old software. Well, until I updated my computer and it was all 32 bit. I'm running the 64 bit versions but I think the samples are still the same.

You can find my music at:
www.herbhartley.com
Add nothing that adds nothing to the music.
You can make excuses or you can make progress but not both.

The magic you are looking for is in the work you are avoiding.