They are not for everyone. However, even though I love my Berninas, the FW is my favorite for piecing. I am more accurate, more relaxed with the sweet clicking as it sews. I have three machines set up in my sewing room. I love my Bernina embroidery machine, my Bernina 430, and my other machines as well. If you can only love it for what it is, that is OK too. My 6 year old granddaughter and my 12 year old granddaughter made their first quilts on the FW...so you may find a use and someone who loves it down the road.