I got mine from eBay for $169 plus $20 shipping. I mounted it to a 3/4" aluminum plate and bolted that to the oak bench with three 3/8" bolts and heavy fender washers underneath the bench. After that I dissambled it and cleaned about 55 years of hardened oil and gunk. That being said, I am well pleased! Smooth, strong, no slop after all the years. Do I need a press made this strong? No, not currently but perhaps one day I may.
I am well satisfied with the 2A and would certainly reccomend one.