Was this Elna from around the time it was being made by someone else (and not from Tavaro - "Swiss")?? I have the Elna Carina that is not computerized (1980's), and it will never die! But I also have the computer #8000, and it's a piece of junk. I've spent more on repairs than it's cost! and it still won't sew a good stitch. The older models from the original maker are def the best. Your price? I pd $385 for the 8000 from ebay about 4 yrs ago--my loss...it just sits here in a closet. I should part it out, huh?