I had Pfaffs for 30 years (3) and just traded by 5 year old pfaff (china) for a Brothers Inovis QC1000. I traded because a major part bent and it is hard to find original replacement parts. I know we lost one Pfaff dearler in the area and really find very few around anymore. Really is sad as I really liked my Pfaff! I still have one that is about 20 years ond (actually it is my daughters now and we are holding on to that one as long as possible.