My Sweet Sixteen is on its way and should arrive any day. I researched prices online and decided to purchase from my LQS. They paid for the shipping and also discounted some on the price too, but I did pay the tax. I will be going back to the shop for a training class on the set up. They are also giving me a "goody bag" when I go to the training. I chose to buy locally for the support if I should need it and this quilt shop will also make house calls! Since I have been doing free motion quilting, I chose not to get the stitch regulator...I wanted to get the 2 extension tables instead. I could not spend another $1000. I am lucky just to get the machine! Good luck with your decision. My vote is to buy local if you can.