We have 2 of the older Pfaffs 7550 and 7575 (both basically) the same. I think that about 2 years ago $500 is about what we paid (each). I have to say that I love them. I know at the time a lot of them were going for up to $1,000. It is true about the Motherboard though we haven't had any issues with ours. You might bring up the fact that parts are longer made for these machines and see if that will get her to come down some.