I think $2900 is a good deal. Like I said, I didn't buy mine, my husband did, and he did say that he went ahead and purchased the BSR foot with the machine because had he not bought it and I later wanted to get one, it would have been about $1000.00 bucks. TT&L he spent $3600 brand new, but dunster does have a good point about the 440QE being replaced. Good luck on your purchase -- whichever machine you choose. You can always come to this board for help and advice.