I just went through the ordeal of buying a machine within a budget about 4 months ago. I purchased a Singer Futura 2000 Computerized Machine with Embroidery from COSTCO for $599.00 brand new. After overcoming the fear of using it instead of my trusty hand me down from Grandma, I have grown to absolutely love it. It came with a bunch of feet, computer software, embroidery hoops, the whole enchilada :D. I know that QVC carries the same machine for alot more, but they have a demo video if you would like to see it. Now my daughter is learning to use Grandmas machine. Enjoy your new machine when you get it.