I have 3 Bernina's - 530, 200 and 830. I love them all. The 830 does fabulous embroidery and dual feed makes piecing fast and accurate. I bought it used from a friend - her mom passed away and she already had one. There has been a learning curve for me but that makes it fun and interesting. LOVE the jumbo hoop and that the mega hoop does not have to be repositioned when embroidering. I would buy it used from a reputable dealer. I also love the 530 and 200.