Last year I purchased a Baby Lock for $350.00 new from the dealer, it was a prior years model, not top of the line, but a really nice lightweight machine, lots of feet including the 1/4 inch at no extra charge, and plenty of decorative stitches if you're into that. I love it. And it sure beats lugging a heavy machine even if it's from the sewing room to the front room so I can watch something special on TV. I simply don't want to move a heavy machine any longer.
I guess what I'm trying to say is 'look around', there are some really great deals if you search for them. Machines are like cars when the newer models come out you can get great deals on the older but still new models.
Longarm