I have purchased sewing machines on ebay and it was a satisfactory transaction. Keep in mind, however, that every seller is different. Just because I had a happy outcome, doesn't mean you will too. If you feel comfortable that the seller is trustworthy, then go for it. My sister recently purchased one o the high end Babylock machines on ebay and found a problem with it immediately. The seller paid for the repairs....it doesn't get any better than that.