I have a Brother Nouvelle 1500S and it is my absolute favorite machine (I own 7 machines, 2 of which are Brothers.) If you want to buy it new, Allbrands.com usually has it for $599 and they have very satisfactory customer service. I purchased mine from a quilter friend who had it on a frame and wanted to upgrade. I got both frame and machine for $400. That machine is my "daily driver" and a real workhorse.
I have this machine also and I LOVE it!! After I learned how to properly thread it, I've been very, very happy with it. I looove having eh extra space for free motion quilting and the stitching is perfect!!
The only negative is that the walking foot doesn't have a space for a guide bar...
