I have the Bernina 1230 which is an all metal one also. I paid $600 for mine in 1996 (it is a 1990 model). I would sell my children before I sold my machine. I dearly love it. It was used when I got it but I knew I wanted a Bernina. Haven't regretted it for one second. It is a little tricky with machine quilting because the opening is rather small for this task, but it is do-able. Just have to stuff a little more. I love mine.