Originally Posted by
kbeuchert
I don't have these machines but I do have the 640Artista with the embroidery module. I LOVE this machine. I bought it "gently" used and it has been great. It replace a Pfaff I had that I hated. I don't think I would hesitate to recommend a Bernina especially if you have a dealer near you for support! Good Luck!
I had been looking for a new sewing machine also, I do have a Bernina 830, but wanted one that was smaller for a take along. I decided on a Bernina 580 as it has some of the capabilities as the 830. I did ask about the Bernina 730 and the owner said that he would be happy to sell me the machine, but Bernina was going to discontinue making the 730. They will support it but, I was burned with a different machine purchase from a different Make. I purchased a machine previous (used embroidery cards) (not Bernina) shortly after the purchase a new model was available for purchase. The one I had purchased was no longer being supported as the company discontinued making the embroidery cards for my Model. I appreciated the frankness of the owner of the Bernina store in telling me that they are discontinuing making the 730 model sewing machine. I have heard a lot of owners love the 730.