Thank you everyone. I honestly feel a little hesitant to get another Brother machine as my current one's motor just sounds so rough and drags so much (and only seems to be getting worse as I use it).
I really want something that will last a long time and since I'm semi-limited to using Amazon at the moment, wonder if maybe something like the Janome HD 1000 or 3000 would be a better bet until I can save up some non-Amazon cash and buy a nice Memory craft (or something similar) used from a sewing shop.
Any thoughts on the Janome HDs?
One last thing I wanted to mention is that I'm a SAHM, but have some interest in possibly making things to (attempt to) sell on Etsy so I'd like something that gives reliable, quality results (but again, would prefer to buy from Amazon so a vintage machine isn't that realistic at this time - not to mention I need something I can use on my kitchen table as my own designated sewing table will be a while in the future)