I thinks its a great machine. Looks tough. Don't know if you are a collector or not. I was called a hoarder today. by my son. He helped me move everthing out of my sewing room so I can finally get rid of the carpet. (and paint while it is empty.) He asked how many machines did I have and was it really necessary? I only have 4 in my room. Embroidery, serger, zigzag, and my straight stitch I keep set up for fmq. well actually 5, forgot about my little brother i take to class. I guess its a good thing I didn't tell him about the 3 in the shed and one at my sisters. Or the one I'm looking at on ebay.