I purchased a Pfaff 2170 new a few years ago, and a Brother Quattro 2 a couple of months ago. I've never regretted my purchases. I love both machines - sometimes I have both of them going at once. I figure as long as I use them, I don't regret buying them. And I use my machines several times a week. Of course, if I made such a purchase and then didn't use it ... yes, I'd regret the purchase.