My replacement was at no cost (it was still under the 2 yr warranty)....of course I had to pay for the service call! :-) Dorothy Compton Bee Embroidered _www.BeeEmbroidered.com_ (http://www.beeembroidered.com/) (916) 635-7467 Rancho Cordova, CA In a message dated 3/28/2005 3:59:52 PM Pacific Standard Time, itchin@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx writes: I purchased my machine in September of '03. Looks like I have the old style foot, flat across the bottom. Do you know if upgrades are at no cost or do we pay? Wendy Solomonson Itchin' To Stitch Arlington, MN (507)964-2224