Wonder of wonders, by time all was said and dnone... sale plus Viking deal we paid $1499.00. The Vikig #1 plus, which is over 16years old, was brought (not by me lol) for $4500.00 at that time!
I bought it second hand from my sewing machine repair man, who is a Viking Dealer. Paid $2000.00 when it was 6 years old. He throw in a "oone year warranty". Have been very pleased with these machines.
Julie