I just bought a viking tribute 140 which is the exact same as the Sapphire 855. I purchased it for 999 as it was the store demo. I love that machine. You might want to check this one out. I believe the prices are going down on it as it was an anniversary edition. MSRP was 1900 I think. The extra large harp area is a dream and I haven't had one issue with it in the past 2 months I have owned it. It also came with a bonus bag with 4 additional feet. I only had to buy the walking foot and the spring free motion foot since that is what I prefer for free motion.