I bought a brand new Singer serger (I know it's not the best of quality) at a garage sale for $50. It has sat in my cupboard unused for almost two years so I passed it on to my MIL a month ago. I haven't needed one for quilting, but I can see the need for one when making clothing. I would check craigslist for a serger because there seems to be quite a few nice ones listed right not, at least in my area.