I bought a new-to-me (used) Viking Designer 1 sewing & Embroidery machine on eBay about 3 years ago. When I finally started using it this year, I just couldn't bear to give up my original 33 year-old Viking that's a year older than my daughter is. Although it's developing tension problems that the Viking repairman can't keep up with, I just can't bear to get rid of my first sewing machine that I love so much! So I do indeed know exactly how you feel!