I bought a Viking Emerald about 2 months ago. I was looking for a machine to travel with. One that didn't have a lot of features but would handle satin and organza to denim without an issue. I went into the store to get a Babyloc Anna or something similar. The Emerald was only $50 more. I think I paid just under $400 for it. Why did I buy another machine? Well, I had been working on a quilt at work. I took my daughters free Singer in to sew on. It decided to tank and quit working. Then I took an old Brother in. It decided to do the same thing. 2 machines in one week. The local sewing machine store said they weren't worth fixing. I bought the Emerald. I love it. Check it out.