With my little one I'm online whenever I can so I can only say this right now :) I was there Sunday for the whole 5 hours running around like a chicken with its head cut off. All I managed to do is 5 machine vendors out of the 7. There was a learning curve involved so the last 2 didn't take as long. Upon request 3 of them gave me 30 days price freeze which may or may not turn out to be a deal. I have to inquire around as soon as I do have the time. I also didn't have a clear idea of what I had/could spend until I got there. I know what I like but it's out of reach. I may have to settle for a lesser quality machine with same feature and hope it will last. I'm also researching info about the machine I tried and hadn't considered before, too.
I also got a few batik flannel FQ to die for from Sew Batik to make a quilt for my son's crib... now I HAVE to buy a new machine. LOL