I got both of my Brother machines from Ken's Sewing Center in Muscle Shoels AL. I live in MS. Lots of times they will have machines that were put on layaway but not paid out and picked up. You can get one for the pay out amount. They also sell refurbished ones. Both of mine are refurbished and I love them. Great customer service, too. Service has to be done by them on the refurbished ones and you just ship it back to them. The cost is much less than just a service charge at most repair shops.
Not affiliated in any way...just a happy customer.