Originally Posted by sueisallaboutquilts
Have you thought about a used Bernina???
Great idea! I often see used ones at my Babylock dealer and, of course, at the Bernina dealer. Bernina also has a mechanical model (1008) which is reasonalby priced and doesn't have a finnicky computer. I will admit that I prefer those older all metal machines of the 50s, 60s & 70s, including the Singer 301, 401 & 500, the Viking 6000 series and the Bernina 830. They are all workhorses and easy to maintain. I, too, would stay away from WalMart.
Good luck in you search and let us know what you decide.
Dorothy in PA