ditto to the above.
Consider whether this is a beginning sewer/quilter? or one who has sewn before, but never owned one.
What is a suitable "starter machine" for one, would not be appropriate for the other.
Don't let the price lure you ... a cheap new one, may not have the quality you could get in purchasing a used one from a dealer or elsewhere. For me, I'd deal with a dealer for a little more security in how I spend my money ... though I'm biased as I have an incredible dealer nearby and I know that is not the case for all.