OOPs, didn't read the post clearly! Yes, 1,500 is too good to be true. The old Designer 1s, with a USB are going for $1,500 and a floppy version is going for around 1K. This is what my dealer is charging for trade ins. You may want to check with a Viking dealer for trade ins. I have a Designer 1, and a Diamond and LOVE LOVE LOVE them both!