Went to an auction last night. Pfaff 7592 (?) sewing/embroidery machine went for $600. I saw them on ebay for upwards of $1500! My point is . . . look around, a used one may be the way to go. I bought a Husvarna Viking for $35 at an auction. Found the receipt in the inst book. $325 retail! Took it back to the same shop for a tuneup and have a great working machine. My Pfaff 79 is over 40 years old and I'm afraid it's on its last legs so I wanted a backup. Look at Craigslist as well. Won't cost anything to look! Good luck.