jo-anns has the EQ5 and EQ6 on sale right now. i got the EQ5 because i wanted to spend less than $100 for my first time (it is $89.99 w/free shipping). the EQ6 is $129.
don't think you can use coupons on EQ software at jo-anns. you definitely can't on the website
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