Hi Gayle,
Just this week I traded in my 200E Bernina for the 830 model. I have had several Berninas and have had good luck with their machines. My dealer is fantastic to deal with. My only problem is they are an hours drive away from me which is a bit inconvient. But seeing as I have had very few problems it hasn't become an issue. So far I haven't had much of a chance to actually sew on the new machine because I had to do some switching around with my other machine (Pfaff). I had to put the new machine where my Pfaff was because it wouldn't fit where I had intended it to. So keep in mind this is a much bigger machine and the arm on it (embrodery module) takes a bit more space than some of the other Berninas. All that being said I am really looking forward to playing with my machine today when it's nice and quiet and I have my home to myself. I know I'm going to need to be able to concentrate without distractions. Good luck with your decision. Personally I feel you get what you pay for. Linda from Clinton