I have bought several machines from Walmart about 10 for my after school sewing group . They were Brothers and I bought them in the Black Friday sale and they work really well . Used them with 4 th and 5th graders . They held up very well. I also brought a fancier Brother for my self for less than $100 and it works like a charm . Like one poster said, people just like ragging on Walmart but buy the same item from a LQS they would be singing its praises . Go figure !!