Well Char I have that 830 and love it and only a few years younger then you! If this is your first embr machine, make sure you have a good dealer and ask lots of questions and take all the learner classes! Yes it is a pricey machine but emb. beautiful and it has a Jumbo hoop to do jacket back and more!
Check out other machine too! Good place to to that is at the Big quilt shows and there is one in Cincinnati Apr 8-10 check it out here www.quilts.com