Originally Posted by
sandyl
Starbucks, Harley Davidson, Mercedes Benz (or Rolls Royce) and Bernina. Buy the best you'll always have the best! I have the 440 QE also and LOVE it. Now I'm wanting the newest 710. yum
but i'm going to throw this thought out. i believe the 200 series is not swiss made. it's made in china or taiwan...can't remember. so you are buying a swiss designed machine, but not a swiss made one. and, if you are on a budget...those bernina feet can be spendy. i would look at other machines which might offer a bigger harp space. i have a viking 140c, which i love. I would, in hindsight, also look seriously at the janomes.
Harley Davidson-all depends on what year! quality control has gotten better in recent years, but there was a run when the saying was "more time polishing than riding"! same can be said for high end items of every type-guitars-martin had a run of bad years, starbucks,,,,well, i'm a wawa fan myself <g>.
go shopping and find your likes/dislikes. but enjoy the process!