I would look for a used one, craigslist etc for almost give away prices.The reason, many people think they want them and then when they get them home they decide they are to complicated. They not. Buy a used one or use someone's else til you decide you want to buy new. Get a feel for it. I love love love my sergers. I can't imagine not having one in my sewing studio. I use it a lot for serging around flannel for baby blankets. Mending/altering clothes. I use it for many things. I hope you get one and use it and love it. My HO.