Originally Posted by lclang

If you buy a cheap machine, you get a cheap machine. It doesn't matter much where you get it. I would prefer to buy a really good used machine instead. Check with your dealer or watch on e-bay or your local thrift store. I believe the Brother was bought out by Babylock and those are wonderful machines. I think the Brothers are much better than they used to be but still would spend the money to buy a Babylock or another more expensive machine.