My mother always told me that you should buy from your local dealer. I have a BabyLock Espire, which is now known as Symphony. But if you have a Bernina dealer, or Janome, Elna or any of the other major brands in your area check with them. You want to have someone who is knowledgeable and close by. Don't know about you, but I would not want to travel too far to get to my dealer. Besides, we (my mother and I) have dealt with these people for nearly 40 years. You don't have to pay megabucks to get a good machine, but there are a lot of variables that you much consider. Talk with certified sewing machine shop and they will definitely help you out.