I love my Berninas. I have two....one I found out is 40 years old (730 Record) and I just purchased another model...(1000). Both were purchased used...the first was through a private seller and the other through a sewing store.
The older model I purchased maybe about 25 years ago but a couple of months ago, I suspected that maybe she might be close to her end days as she refused to start when I pressed the foot pedal. Yes, I did unplug her and plugged into another outlet just so that I was sure that it was her and not the outlet as well as didn't want to look foolish if she worked at the repair shop but still she wouldn't run. Naturally took her down to the dealership to get her fixed and looked awfully stupid when they pugged her in and she ran just fine.
Anyway, I found that it's very difficult to find used Bernina's here and so when they are available....buy it NOW!!!