I have a different idea for you. Go to ebay and research an older TOP OF THE LINE brand machine. I did this and bought a Viking embroidery machine that was originally $5,000 and I only paid $700.00. Ebay has protection so I felt comfortable buying this way. One time I got a Viking (same model) and returned it to the seller as it was so smoke stained I couldn't clean it up or couldn't breath while trying to sew either. Once I returned it I bought another one that looked brand new and works like a charm.