How different experiences each of us have! I have a Pfaff Tiptronic for 10 yrs and I only changed the bulb light; took it for service 3 times, one when a thread got caught and couldn't take it myself. I am in love with Pfaff and just bought an embroidery Pfaff creative 2170. You surely wouldn't want my advise at all as I can only speak great about the Tiptronic. I would ask how much would you sell it for