I wouldn't be able to afford "top of the line" right now, but if I could talk dear hubby into letting me buy one - what is a good, reasonably priced one? And how hard is it to learn how to operate it?! I could squeak by for awhile yet on upgrading my serger I guess ....! My old neighbor has a Vikings store and would be a great help If Viking makes a decent one, I guess that's the route I would prefer to go.