Very True, I purchased mine less than a year old, for 4500, including the complete ppf. Mine is the HQ16 and is stitch regulated, I have not had any problems with it since I got it set up and have done seven quilts on it since getting it in November. I actually love it, thought I wanted a larger throat since I got it, but have since learned that one can still only quilt the reach of their arms (and being able to control it the more you outstretch your arms)
Originally Posted by purplemem
If you are going to buy one (and I want one sooooo bad!), check the prices from the dealers. I saw one advertised at Ken's I think for $4,000. I was in awe.
Also, I saw one advertised on QuiltersFleaMarket for $3,000, never been out of the box.
I'm renting one from my LQS for $15 per hour. I want to try for a long time before I invest that much.