If your name means the state of Maine, then I suggest look around in your area for what your dealers are, try some machines out to figure out what you like, then you have options of buying new or used, if you decide on used, then you have the choice of Craigslist or our Maine Bible, Uncle Henrys
. There are pros and cons to both(used vs. new) You can stretch your budget further with a used machine, and once you figure out your local dealer you can buy that brand. I live about 45 miles from a Janome dealer, hence I purchased a Janome 8900 off Craigslist. I never would have been able to afford it from the dealer, but they service it for me. I don't have a warranty with my machine,which is a disadvantage to buying used, but I have it serviced yearly and have never had any trouble. Good luck in your search.