Have fun! Interview the dealers, preferably near you. Inquire about instruction, maintenance, repairs, etc. Also, TRY EACH MACHINE before you make a decision. I could be free, but I wouldn't want it if it's difficult to work with. Is the dealer close enough in case you need something that nobody else sells. I once worked in a store that sold Viking and Singer. Ladies frequently asked for parts for an odd brand machine they had purchased umpteen years ago in a small town about 75 miles from here. Duhh? Also, don't be overly impressed with an unbelievable number of built-in stitches. Most people don't use many of them anyway. If you haven't needed that stitch so far, you probably won't ever use it.