I have a Brother PE770. I paid about $500. online last year. One thing I would suggest is getting a machine that uses at least a 5x7 hoop. I wish this one could do larger designs but it does what I need. I do have a 5x12 hoop that works for doing larger areas but the design can't be larger than 5x7. I use it when quilting to put two designs back to back, etc.