My suggestion would be to visit your local sewing machine dealership and see what they have in trade-ins....they are kinda like cars, with the new depresating as soon as they hit the door....My recommendation has always been about after purchase service.....you will need it sooner or latter, maybe not every year but you will need it...does your local dealer service all or only some.....are they friendly and helpful....(mine is not so I have to travel 100 miles for service) believe me this will be so important when your "Baby" is sick....