I bought a new machine last May. It was a floor model, but the owner was very specific to take the machine apart to show how many stitches had been made on the machine. None! It was there just for people to look at and it had sat there for at least 3-4 months because I remember seeing it sitting there and showing it to DH, then went back later to get it. When I did purchase the machine we were given the box but we had requested that since we were driving a long distance with the machine.