Hi! I'm an APQS Sales Rep in Nebraska. I'd suggest you go on the website www.apqs.com and look on the forum. You can register and post questions if you like. That model is no longer made, but I know it was a good model, my sister has had one for years. There is a section for selling used machines which might give you a good idea of how much it should cost you. One thing though. If you ever want a stitch regulated model, you won't be able to get one put on it. APQS builds their stitch regulators into the machine while it is being built. Can't be an add on. And yes, they are built with aircraft aluminum. And built one at a time in the USA!! And they now come with an 8 year warranty. Great machines! I've had mine since '04 and am taking it in for it's first "check-up" this month, only because I want to sell it to get a newer model. Feel free to PM me if you have any questions I can answer!