I purchased a refurbished Janome for $65 on overstock.com. I know that they carry refurbished sewing machines. I had emailed Janome and they said all refurbished machines are done by an American company whose name I cannot remember and they sell them with warranties on the overtock sight. With the machine, 1 year warranty and shipping, I paid $89. I absolutely adore this machine. It is a little workhorse and very quiet. Have been bringing back and forth to workshops and retreats and it cannot be beat for that price.