I have several bread machines and use them both. Panasonic and Well Built.
Be sure that you buy a machine that makes a 2 pound loaf because if you choose to use a boxed bread mix...they only are made for 2 pound machines. I make bread several times/week because I do NOT want to eat the "high fructose corn syrup" that is in most store-bought brands.
I have found a wonderful recipe for a "Crusty Potato Bread" online...and it is delicious. PM me if you want it.
I love the idea of throwing the ingredients in the machine and then leaving (errands, swim meets, etc) and coming home to a warm loaf of bread.
I buy bread flour and yeast in bulk at Sam's Club....keep the flour in tupperware ---it keeps forever. I freeze the yeast and only bring out a small jar full at a time.
I would say BUY A BREAD MACHINE although I am sure that you can find them at yard sales, etc...since it was a fad for a while and now others are selling their machines. I LOVE both of mine.