I have a dealer that is about 45 miles away. He sells both Janome & Brother because he feels they are both good quality & well made machines. Seeing Brother & Baby Lock are made by same company, (He even said so) you probably can't go wrong with any of these three brands of machines. I purchased a Baby Lock Ellisimo Gold II, because I got such a great deal on it. I have only had it a month or so, but just love it. AND it is HEAVY, so who ever said they are all made of plastic is talking out of the wrong side of their head.