Originally Posted by SuzieQuilts

I have a 930 but not real familiar with the 830, I think the 930 has more electronic features like taping the foot control for needle down, but not sure. I do know that just the fact that you are able to find a 930 for sale is a good deal. People are not parting with it. My Bernina dealer says that they are only going up in value, and they are the best machine that Bernina ever put out. I paid $1,000 for my 930 twenty five years ago. I have seen them for over
1,000 on e bay. I have never had it in the shop for problems in all those years.