Well, first I will give you my horror story. About 8-10 years ago before e-Bay covered bad Sellers, I purchased a heavy duty sewing machine for $280.00...the machine did arrive, but not as pictured. It was broken and rusty. Never got our money back and she was removed by e-Bay from selling anything more.
...Now coming to April of 2015, I took a chance and purchased a PFAFF Grand Quilter with Inspira Frame for $1,010.00 and really worried, but the least price wise I had ever seen. It arrived, mint condition, except for an awful yellowish in color and wreaked of nicotine, but after going through 3 magic erasers, beautiful machine and it runs beautifully. So happy I took the chance and didn't pass up that bargain.