I bought a used one a few years ago and love it. In the past I didn't use it to quilt my projects just because I hated the quilting process but love to piece. This year I have learned Quilt As You Go and now make all my comfort quilts using that method, and using that machine. Haven't even had it serviced because I clean and oil with every bobbin change. Because it's a mechanical machine and somewhat industrial, oiling the machine as the book says is quite important.