After using my sisters brand new Gammill, I loved it. But knew I could never afford one like that. I have a Gammill but it is what they call "gently loved". I paid about half what a new one cost at the time. I think I purchased it in 2010. I have gotten a lot of use out of it. It is a good idea to 'test drive' a few of them. If you can find a quilt show going on there are usually vendors there; don't but the very first one you try; you might find something even better down the road. Good luck in whatever you choose.