I paid about 700.00 new for mine and I think the price has remained pretty steady over the years. If you have a good sewing machine dealer in your area, see if they have one taken in on a trade in.....since there isn't much to go ''wrong'' with this machine, a good servicing with warenty, will give you a like new machine for less dollars. You will love her/him to death!!
Oh yea, it comes with a pretty good quilting table too!!
jodi