Newbie- opinions in this sewing machine please

[mothersmilkandherchickenseggs]

www.theoriginalfactoryshop.co.uk/Shop/Electrical/Sewing/1500-Beldray-12-Stitch-Sewing-Machine.html
i have a £20 credit note so would only really cost me £20 would it be a waste of money i really just want one to strat out with and perhaps pass on to my daughter if i decide to get a more advabced one
many thanks

What do you want to do with the machine? If you just want to do the basics without working on too many heavy fabrics, this will see you through and frankly £40 is not that much to part with.

Really all you will need for most things is a straight stitch and a zigzag which this machine has... I would go for it.

yes, it really does depend what you want to do with it - for a machine worth only £80, you won't get anything that will last.

There's an offer in Good Food magazine this month (June issue) for a toyota machine worth £200 for £99.
that's the kind of thing you should be looking for if you want it to last a while - especially if you're planning on handing it down.

If you're only using it occasionally, then yes, a cheap machine is fine, but if you're planning to use it often, and for heavy stuff (bear in mind that even a thick cotton is heavy for cheap machines), then you'll need to spend a bit more.

thanks nickelbabe have researched the toyota looks really good great reviews from experienced sewers so i think i will go for it oooh excited now