Originally Posted by mltquilt
There are many very good machines on the market. I have always had Berninas and love them. My last Bernina purchase was the new 830. Try out as many as you can from different dealers. Check out the dealer too because their reputation is just as important as that of the brand of machine. They need to have good employees that are friendly and know the machines. They also need to have a good service technician. Would love to see you get a Bernina, but whatever machine you end up with you will have fun with embroidery.
mltquilt
I've had my Bernina 500 since it first came out. All it's needed is the usual yearly checkout. I love it. Problem..... Bernina does not make their newer machines or upgrades compatible with older machines. With my Magic Box, I get along just fine for me. It allows me to use designs from other machines etc.