I purchased a Singer that was on sale at Hancock Fabrics for around $70 a couple of years ago. I took it to a class and then took it back to the store the next day. It was so noisy I couldn't hear and it bounced all over the table when I sewed. I bought a Singer Featherweight and love it. I even took it to the beach on vacation so I could sew when DH was watching tv. I have a Bernina Bernette and it's the worst machine I have ever owned. I paid close to $300 for it and I am hoping to sell it on Craigslist so I can get something else.