I've had a Gammill Classic since '96. It's a real work horse. My only problems with it are tension, tension, tension. I struggle with it if I change threads. I looked at APQS when I bought mine, was at a show, saw that they weren't interested in answering questions from people who already had them- just potential buyers. That turned me OFF big time. That could have been a singular event. I was told by an onlooker that it was the owners mother that made the statement, don't know if that was true.
I have long since paid for my machine but didn't do it with the money earned from the machine, because I didn't want the pressure. I bought because we had an "at Home" business and I thought I could use it if my husband got hurt and needed care. It is a "bear" to move so plan carefully. There are many longarmers nearby and we each have our special niche. It took me 4 months of heavy practice before I was confindent enough to charge.