If I remember correctly, the frame has a tendency to bow in the center and needs some extra support. I think the price is very good, but you'll have to be very limited in the space you can quilt. The throat space is small on the machine and you will be only able to do smaller sized quilts. Or you'll have to turn the quilt on the frame, which is a pain. However, you'll have to weigh out the price (good) vs. the limitations of the set-up.