Are you looking for a newish machine with lots of bells and whistles? If so look at the recently traded in ones at a local dealership. If you are going to piece, SID and FMQ only, look for a Singer 301 or 301A- these are great machines, piece very well, and even drop the feed dogs to allow FMQ. I got mine in a cabinet, with the chair and machine, and tons of attachments for $125 off craigslist in my area. It is sometimes called the 'big sister' to the singer featherweight, and weighs about 20 LBS or so. I also just got my (new to me) bernina 430 for $1000 from a local dealer- and some of the other brands are even more reasonable in price.