I have a 6430 Viking - refurbished and in great shape and have around $00 in it. It was top of the line and I take it to any classes. Love it. I also have a Pfaff 1473 that I bought new in 1989 and it has been serviced ONCE and I use it almost every day - has almost 200 decorative stitches and a needle threader and I can do writing with its 6 alphabets. Do not discount the oldies but goodies.