Sorry, Shirley, can't help you with knowing anything about the machine. I've had Berninas for the past several years and love them. However, the price does sounds pretty reasonable. They should be able (and willing) to tell you how many actual sewing hours the machine has. For example, I know some of the machines at my Bernina shop get a real work out with lots of people trying the embroidery units, etc. And then the girls that work there will bring in stuff to do and use floor models. (I wouldn't purchase one of their floor models.....) Are they guaranteeing the machine at all?