So far I am very happy with the machine. I am learning new things about it every time I work with it. I was able to purchase it for a little less than half of the special price that Walmart was showing. I paid that much to have my Elna serviced. I will continue to use both machines. I make a lot of quilt tops for our mission work at church so it should prove handy for that. My Elna has been a workhorse and still is but figured a backup might be a good idea with service techs being so scarce for sewing machines. I am no spring chicken so this will very likely be the last machine that I will buy. I don't generally buy a lot of things for myself so figured I was due for a little treat. Happy sewing to all!