Definitely keep your old machine! My DH gave me the 750QE last year for my birthday. I, too, am not particularly interested in the embroidery add-on... but that could change if my children decide to give me grandchildren!! I love my 750QE... large throat space, the BSR really works, too!!! And the dealer in OKC gives as many mastery classes as you need! very helpful. I kept my old 850 Record (the mechanical 830) and love it, but this new machine is pretty nifty!!!