wow thanks! I was looking at used Juki's on craigslist. The prices you listed are those used or new prices?
I make high end costumes, so i will be sewing mostly apparel fabrics, but occasionally get an order to do faux leather too, so something that would be strong enough for that. Possibly branch out to do heavy canvas cloth bags soon too.
I dream about getting an antique singer. How strong are those? I like the c. 1920s style with all the pinstriping on it, just the design of it is so gorgeous!