I don't know where you are located at but that will also reflect in the price. I checked my Viking dealer, one of the few that will put on their website the prices they charge for each machine; they put the list price and what they are selling them for. Right now they are selling it for 899; retail price is 1599, they also will take trade ins for some machines. I would assume the price is coming down because Viking just came out with two new Opals and like the embroidery machines, the older ones prices reduce as the new ones come out.
Here is the link for my stores website; it's a great store with great support in case anyone is interested.
http://www.bellafabricsva.com/sewing...tm#sapphire835