Depends on why you don't like the dealer...if it has nothing to do with their knowledge of the Brother sewing machine, then buy it from them. The repair person is "excellent" and those of us who have Brothers speak well of them. I made the mistake once in buying a machine from a really friendly, nice dealer. Turned out that dealer was a great quilter but really didn't care to learn about the machines being sold in the store. I was new to quilting and ended up buying the wrong machine for me..Buy where the dealer knows what's being sold, outside and inside, and can help you with questions. Don't lose something YOU want because you don't like the person selling it!