If this machine is made in Germany, and I suspect it is, it should be as good as all the other Pfaffs. The IDT is their claim to fame, and it is fantastic. As for the price, I would go to eBay and see what they are selling for. Then decide if you'd rather have the older Pfaff or something new for your $. Completed eBay auctions may also be a bargaining chip if you want to try to talk her down.