Originally Posted by quiltbuddy

I just had the same problem of which one to buy. I'm really a Bernina girl and considered the 800 series. Local store was offering a no interest 4 year repayment schedule. I then read many complaints on the internet about them so decided not to get one. I went to test drive the Laura Ashley and thought it was nice but didn't buy. I think the price was $1200. I thought I'd give Berninas another look. I previously had sewn on the Janome Horizon but was still undecided because of big price difference between the Brother LA and Janome Horizon. On a fluke stop on way to grocery store I thought I'd stop at another Janome dealer just to see prices and he offered the Janome for $1900! Well, I bought and have only had it for the weekend and I am very impressed. I say if you can get the Janome for a good price it's well worth it,