I had the option of trading my viking mega quilter in when I bought my viking ruby but I'd had it less than a yr and would of lost 500 on the deal and I've hardly used the mega quilter. I decided it was worth more to keep it and start using it to quilt or to sell it myself than to lose so much on it. I'm so glad that I bought the Ruby though. I just learned how to embroidery greeting cards and it was so much fun and has an extra touch to show you care. With the free embroidery club that came with mine I'll be learning tons of more things and I'm really excited.