The Riccar belonged to her grandmother who is now deceased. She said its about 40yrs old and the Bicor belonged to her. She also had a Babylock Serger for $30. She lives in Columbus where my daughter goes to school so I had my daughter to go ahead and buy the Serger. I figured I could not go wrong with a Babylock Serger. I told her I would get back with her about the Riccar. I mainly wanted it because it is in a nice cabinet.