I bought my first Kenmore in 1969 when I was staring high school, that machine went to my sister. Then I upgraded to my top of the line Bernina 830 Record that cost a whopping $350 in 1971, she is still a workhorse and used regularly. I bought a Bernina Aurora QE about 5 years ago and love it. Then came along my Tin Lizzie 18LS to join the others. There have been a few additions along the way- 4 Featherweights, 2 treadles and a couple of others. I just bought a Bernina 750QEE as a retirement gift to myself. I plan to keep the Berninas of course and learn embroidery on the 750. I really should pass on some of the Featherweights though.