I have the Bernina Artista 630.....I think it was around ... uh....darn, I dont even remember......but I really do like it........I was also looking at Baby Lock, but found out that Bernina has all metal parts, Baby Lock has plastic stuff.....also, with Baby Lock, it something breaks, they have to replace a whole section, with Bernina, they just replace the little thing that breaks...the walking foot is aboaut $150.oo.....its not hard to put on and off, and I have sewed some plain lines with it,at times too.........works great when quilting the sandwich.....I have a very good local dealer..I think that makes a big difference too...having a local shop for whatever you might need.