I have the Juki 98Q. Love it! But, when I get serious about my quilting, I still want a Bailey 15 inch. So, the Juki's fine for now, but I still have lots to learn and when I get proficient I want a Bailey.
So, you may want to skip the Juki and go to the Bailey if you are going to do more than just a hobby.
I love the thread cutter. And there's the lever that you hold down to do reverse and lock the stitch. The only time I pull the thread up from the bottom is when I put in a new bobbin.
good luck! Let us know what you decide.