Yipee!!! Today I got a new machine. I have wanted one for a while , but was getting confused with all the comments from people I spoke to, and the more I researched, the more frustrated I got. I finally took my butt to Berkeley, and found a shop that would take a trade in, and apply credit towards your purchase. EVEN BETTER!!!! I ran and got the money man, and we went back and bought the one I was checking out.
It’s a “BabyLock” . Her name is “Molly”. Brand new!!!! A first for me. I have always used second hand machines. Look out folks. Nan is going to make more wonderful things, and take on projects that have scared her in the past. Check her out. Oh, and I have a serger by BabyLock as well. I bought it second hand, and I have had really good luck with it.
This is "Molly". She is my new toy!
This is my serger. Also a "Babylock".
Seam 2 Rip 
All new and shiny. This hopefully will last years for you too. Congrats on the money man in your life.
I just cashed in on my Christmas, Happy Birthday gift. It was easy! lol