I got my new Bernina 830 in October a few years ago. I had tons of Christmas projects in different stages of being completed. I let my 830 sit in the sewing cabinet and it watched me complete all my projects on my Pfaff 2170. But my DH warned me that if I didn't start using it after Christmas, it'd go back to the store. Well I arranged to take the classes that were offered and since than I love it and the Pfaff is just a backup. Go for it, you'll be sooo happy you did!