When I was at AQS in Grand Rapids I checked out the Sweet 16. Show special was $4600. While I was gone I had left my Bernina for a check up with the dealer. He has a Sweet 16 he would sell for 4500. It is very tempting but I'm still thinking. I would feel better buying from a dealer/repair person. Any thoughts? If you buy from a private party do you then have it checked out by a repair person?