well honestly only you can answer that. I bought mine about 8 years ago it was used and old no whistles or bells on her but she does quilt very nicely , I use pantographs and self quidded. I purchased it from nolting the longarm company they guaranteed it for one year. I have not had any issues with it except operator errors. The longarm company people who sell them probably will have used ones you could purchase at a lower price. Please check them out for a good deal.