Oh crumbs! I just replied to this thread and for some reason it didn't post! Whoops!
Thank you trishlovesquilts - I tried out the Avante this evening and am really impressed. I think this might be the one I go for.
QUESTION - when did HQ change the frame set up? I found one used from a dealer and he says it's a year old, but I'm a bit skeptical. It came with VHS tapes (when did they quilt making VHS tapes??!!) and it has the fold down table/track set up without the hand reel on the side. So how old do you REALLY think this is?
Edited to add (OH, there's my lost post...sorry!)