Those considering buying a sewing machine should see this video on the shoddiness of some new machines.
Compare this pic to what you are about to see.
More fodder on why you should consider a mechanical sewing machine.
I was horrified to come across this information.
If you are in the market for a new sewing machine - you are looking in the $200 - $300 market. If you don't look about properly / make an informed decision - you are wasting those dollars.