I agree, BellaBoo. I've never purchased a sewing machine from a discount store, and never will. The two New Homes I have were from reputable dealers; the Brother machine I have came as part of a package deal when I took a sewing course a few years ago. (It's an ES2000 adn I love it for its light weight and also the buttonholer.) I inherited my mother's Singer Golden Touch and Sew, and it sews as well now as when my dad purchased it for her for Christmas many years ago. My newest machine is a Pfaff Expressions 2038, which I bought 2 years ago. I like all of my machines, but I think my all-time favorite is my New Home MC 6000. It's old and the computer is starting to go, but it more than paid for itself with all the sewing I did for my family.