That's a great price for a great machine. I bought my Lizzie as a retirement present, second hand it cost almost that much. It's the best thing I could have done for myself. I quilt lots, I don't know how many in the 2 years since I bought her ( maybe 50). I am teaching my best friends to quilt and having a heck of a good time! I don't do any fancy, costume quilting, just side to side easy patterns and I'm happy with that. I say go for it!