Congrat's on your new to you machine! I completely relate to your situation - I'm a stay at home Momma and we are on a really tight budget. I would love to buy all sorts of fun expensive things but we just aren't able to. We have done just as you and buy something previously owned or wait for a sale. My massive purchase right now is a long arm or mid arm as soon as taxes come. I have never spent so much money on myself before but I thought - I would really like one just for ME, and it's sort of an investment too because I could do a little work on the side and earn some extra money. So awesome for you and have fun playing!!! That IS a top of the line sewing machine, one I'd love to have too!!!