I know what you mean. I went to the Lancaster Quilt Show a few weeks ago and tried out several Long Arms. Did not even walk close to the Gammill. I ended up coming home, going to my Viking Dealer in Joann's and buying the floor model 18/8 mega quilter. Am waiting for the quilt frame to arrive. Don't know how good I will be at it but I sure will have fun trying. Those shows are bad influences.