I got mine in Februrary. Traveled 2 1/2 hours to get it. I love it and don't want to use my other machines anymore. Lately I have been using the acufeed for almost every project. I didn't go back for the class, they showed me alot when I purchased it and I have other Janome machines. They all seem similar. I do not hesitate to get the manual out to try something new with this machine. Made my first button hole the other day using Auto with the button in the foot. Had to look up the setting even though I have done this many times with my 10000 machine. Hope you enjoy using it as much as I do.