I have one, I think it was bought about 10 years ago. Have had no problems with it, it sews whatever I throw at it from silk, linen to heavy wool. Also many, many knit fabrics. It's a fairly basic model but it's easy to thread and just keeps working. I do clean it out especially after using 'messy' fabrics and I oil it occasionally, I have also changed the cutting blades but only once. I would certainly buy another.