A couple years ago my wife started cutting mine and my sons hair regularly to save $$. I bought a $50 dollar ConAir clipper. It was loud and pulled hair from the get go. My son tolerated the hair cuts but would rather go to the barber. After some research (looking to see what the barber was using, and reading reviews), I bought a classic 76.I've been using these clipper for four months now. I love these clippers. No pulling what so ever. Blades are easy to change out. They cut though my sons thick hair like a knife thu butter. Other complain about the noise, but I don't think they are any louder than any other clipper. It's quieter than my old ConAir clipper. Love the fact that they are MADE in the USA.