I would pay 200 bucks sight unseen. Know you are going to throw in a 125-150 dollar tuneup. $350 for this machine is an amazing price. Now look. You are a quilter. 98% of the time your machine is straight stitching with a 1/4" seam. Does he have the foot pedal? That would take 100 bucks off the price if it is not there. Much more important than the presser feet. You only need a Number 1 Presser foot to make it work. It isn't hanging from the foot mount? Tell your BIL to look for a red carrying box made out of plastic. I bet most everything is in there. tim 830 Bernina in san jose