If you want it buy it. I have the BL Crescendo. I live the laser light, automatic threader, and large harp the best. I just had problems with FMQ and the sensor and wrote about it today. It was due to packed lint in the upper thread area and a nicked bobbin race. 99$ for basic service plus replacement cutter and bobbin race. Total came to 156$. I was expecting a lot more. It is working great now. Of course my BL quilters pro (now called a Jane) sews like a dream. I like to use them better than the 1954 featherweight my hubby bought me. I use that to take camping.