The price is less than $80 and it is worth the price. I would visit a Brother dealer to see if they have this machine or a similar model. They will demo and then let you try out the machine.

Only new machines have warranties. Used ones do not.

This brand and model will make a very good machine for newbies as well as the experienced sewer.

"If used correctly" is the key phrase.

When you purchase a new machine, open the manual and lay it next to the machine. Then read and apply every step of each feature of the machine from bobbin winding to maintenance.

Do not rely on the pictures alone as important steps can be overlooked - having the presser foot up when threading is the one feature that is often overlooked.

I purchased an inexpensive Singer to see what the fuss was all about "cheap" sewing machines and it sews as well as the ones I paid over a thousand dollars for.

I did a stitch test with a Bernina (most expensive brand), Elna, Babylock and the inexpensive Singer - no one could tell which machine did which stitch (I marked them as I did them, just incase).

The Singer was on sale for around $80 at a big box store. Had the store sold Brother, I would not have hesitated to purchase that brand.

It does not matter where the machines are manufactured as the factories use the company's specifications. The construction would be the same where they built in the USA or Europe.

Bernina is an expensive, overrated status symbol. I have owned two that where purchased for over a thousand dollars each.

I couldn't stand the snobbery of the dealers and sold them for a very good price on Ebay. No price is too high when it comes to being a "Status Symbol".

Good luck and best wishes in your search for a great machine at a good pricel!