I have a Babylock Crown Jewel. I bought what was local, convenient, and less expensive, and I regret it. Honestly, the machine is fine and will do what I need it to. But the machine is far from the whole story. I now realize how important a high quality frame is- I find the grace majestic severely lacking. Plastic ratcheting gears-which have already broken once and have been replaced-definately not going to last. I'm afraid to tighten them where I would like to as they will break on me.
I would definately try to load a quilt before settling on a machine-look for more of an industrial frame which will withstand the test of time. If I had to do it over I would go with an innove or A-1.