Anyone Have an Import Mini Lathe?

I've been looking for a small used lathe to have in my garage for a while. It seems like for anything decent, people in my neck of the woods are asking an arm and a leg. It's ridiculous the prices people are asking for these things. A South Bend 9 for $2,500? Really??? Is that what these things are worth now?

I've recently considered picking up on of these import mini lathes instead. The 8x16 model can be picked up for about $800:

Variable-Speed Mini Metal Lathe 8''x16'' Tooling Digital RPM Spindle Brush Motor | eBay

Does anyone here happen to have one of these import mini lathes? If so, what are your impressions? Is it better than not having one? It seems one of the biggest disadvantages with this particular model would the limited threading capabilities due to the metric lead screw and unavailable necessary change gears. The 1.5" spindle bore would be nice though.