Hi Jim, I'm not sure why you sent me that link for the sander. Although the picture shows a battery in the sander, $225 is the fixed Festool Price for the Basic version which includes no batteries or charger. Batteries are $100 a piece.
FYI - Sander pricing I get the same response from bottom feeders. https://procabinetsupply.com/product...20%7C%20%24200
Jim, I saw your post about the Hammer A3-31. I have one for sale in CT which I havent posted in the classifieds yet. PM me if you are interested.