My first Bernina was a 131 Activa. I received it for my birthday. Then for Christmas 2003, my husband gave me a Bernina200e. I bought a used 440 for my daughter to learn to quilt. I have a home in Florida and Wisconsin and keep a sewing machine at each. When my 131 went in for service, I decided to get a back up. Purchased a used 180 at an estate sale. Then I went to a local quilt store in Florida that had a grand opening and a great price on the 830's. The president of Bernina was there from Switzerland, so he signed my new Bernina. I am looking to sell my 200e. It only has 90 total hours (sewing and embroidery)! Guess you could say I'm a Bernina lover.