It depends on what you want to do. I originally bought a Bailey new because of the price. While an adequate machine, it is not a long arm, but a stretched Janome. The needle is not high speed and is slow. The needle is not meant to be multidirectional. I sold it and bought a refurbed Nolting from Nolting. I do not want any computerization or do pantos, but all handguided. It cost more than you mentioned, but I wasted money on the Bailey because it did not work as a true long arm. Try machines to see how you like them. I did not want to get into anything that had a motherboard or screen. I have an awesome Nolting dealer and Nolting takes calls and helps. All made in the USA.