I have had my Janome 6260 for several years. Have never had a problem with it. I even knocked it off the table once. It sprung the carrying handle but it kept on working fine. It didn't hurt it. In my opinion I have two of the best machines on the market with a Bernina 930 and my Janome, but that is just my opinion. I know a lot of the girls here have Pfaff. I can't tell you about them. I'm sure there are more good machines out there. It's just whatever you want. Good luck.