Great Bernina story. If I found a QE 440 for that price, I'd buy it too! And xtras to boot! I do like the big throat on my Quest Plus, though. These days, clearly any model can have lemons out there. So an honest, caring dealer is crucial. But my BLQP works great with no problems. Easy to learn and tons of fun. Pretty to look at, all white and silver. Surely a BLQP could be had new for $1000, used for less.