I also have this machine and have bought a second one used to keep in the cart I take for classes. It had been a floor model when I purchased it 16 years ago. It has only been in the shop for cleaning. I am an avid sewer and sew a good bit about every day. As a home economics teacher I had other models in my classroom with very little repair ever needed. They were an easy machine for students to learn to sew with. Anyway, I have lots of experience with Berninas and recommend them. Most important is having service local.
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BellaBoo
I have an older Bernina 1260. It's a great machine. I paid $450 for it from a Bernina dealer, it was a one owner trade in. I would ask about a trade in before buying a brand new one unless you really want a brand new one.