That is a really tough question. Yes, I own two Bernina (both over 15 years old) and have bought them directly out of the box. I was luck that I won gift certificates from Bernina dealerships when I entered my quilts into a variety of quilt shows. Probably ended up getting $400 in accessories over the years. It you can go to see the sewing machine and test it out, I would go for it. Good Luck !!