Hi So-Sew
I have a Bernia 430 which is only a year old and just got some money from a law suit and will be replacing mine w/ the 820 for the same reason . My grandaughter is into sewing and has a very old machine that hardly works so I'm going to give her my 430 for her birthday next month along with all the equipment and books. I know that it's not brand new but she will be over the moon with it cause she makes her own clothes and wants to learn to quilt just like her grandma.
Good luck on your choice.
May Trucker