Dreaming about Bernina
I am getting a bonus at work soon (Xmas) and have decided I want to sell my Bernina 135 that I use as my second machine and my traveling machine, and I want to get a Bernina 430. I used to own a Bernina 440 but sold it last Spring thinking I did not need it since I now have a long arm APQS. Than I bought a 230 for my main machine which is a good machine--bu t I just miss that Bernina 440 So I decided to sell my 135, keep my 230 for my second machine and get a 430. I decided to look for a Bernina 430 since I don't need a walking foot or a BSR --or even the knee lift since I don't use it. But where do I look? Anyone have any suggestions? I live a couple hrs. away from a few quilt stores that sell Berninas and I have my name on their lists in case they get any in--but they said they do not get many 430's in. I do not want to buy a 440 because it will have all the extra things that I don't need--which means the price on the used machine is way higher. Anyone have any suggestions where to look? I have looked at Craig's list but there seems to just be older model machines listed. I am super paranoid about buying one on ebay. Has anyone bought one on ebay? Have you had good experience or bad experience with it? I know some may think I should buey a 500 series but financially, I can't do that. Any thoughts would be appreciated.