I am seriously considering a Bernina 850. Does anyone have any idea for a price range. I want to pay cash and need to save up the money. I do not have a local Bernina dealer close by.

here is a used one for sale on craigs list in New Jersey

http://newjersey.craigslist.org/art/2575448501.html

see if there are any sew and vac shops in your area,maybe you can pick up a used one...

That is a nice looking old 830. Is that what you are talking about? Or the new series 830? The new ones run about $11,000.

This confusion is happening more and more - what possessed Bernina to reuse previous numbers?

I meant 850. The last time I checked on the 830 it was $11,000 but they may be cheaper now, and of course it depends on what kind of goodies you get with it.