I bought one three weeks ago from my local JoAnn's. They were selling their black floor model and I paid $250.00. It's a beautiful machine, very sturdy. I've read lots of reviews where people say they are noisy. It's not any noisier than my Viking Sapphire 835. I mainly bought it because I thought it was adorable, and I couldn't pass up the price. I'm very happy with the machine. I think you will enjoy yours.
JoAnn's gold me they could not get any more of the black ones so now they are only selling the white ones.