Do you make apple pies a lot? That's really the only time I pull mine out. Oh, and sometimes for applesauce too. Other than that it mostly sits in the drawer, but I feel fortunate to have it when I need it!
Do you have friends/family who live nearby who could split the cost with you and share it? We did that in our family with a Belgian waffle-maker, and we just pass it around for whoever wants to use it.