I purchased my first Bernina, the 730, in March of 2008. In January, my dealer told me that because my machine was less than a year old, I could trade it in at full retail value for the new 830. I would never have considered it had I not gotten full value on the 730, but I bit the bullet and do not regret it. For someone that embroiders a lot, it is a dream come true. It's unreal what the machine can do, and it is SO user friendly. I had a Brother Esante before the 730, and loved it, but it is no comparison to a Bernina. I also quilt and the quilting space is wonderful. I'll admit it isn't like a longarm machine, but to have the embroidery and other capabilities with the added space, it's worth every penny.