I wish I lived closer cuz I would get it myself. I have a Janome 7700 at home and when I go to my friends LQS I use her 11000. Here, they sell for $8,000. I had a chance about a year and a half ago to get a floor model from a LQS in Reno, NV for $4,300 and I am still kicking myself. I would totally jump on that deal!!! Good luck and I know you will never regret this buy. Bonnie