I would contact the seller and make an appointment to see the machine, bring a friend with you, not necessarily a quilter, just to be safe. Bring cash, and it you like it, offer $200.00, and then see if he will negotiate. Only have $200 in your pocket, and let him think that is all the cash you have. Give your friend $60, and borrow from that person to make up the difference. Negotiation is an art, and I have been on the selling end and have had it happen to me, and it works.