I was in the same situation. Looked at the Bernina 440 and was ready to write the check, then they showed me the 830! $10,000!!! I want that one but could not part with the $$$. What I did was go to Sears, bought a Kenmore---walking foot and 1/4" foot and will sew on it until I can make up my mind. My old machine is a 40 yr old Bernina. When I do finally choose one I think it will be the Bernina and I have bought some time without too much investment.
Kay