Originally Posted by
oldtnquiltinglady
I say "go for the stitch regulator" and choose a new machine only if you can't get a regulator for it. I have a Gammill that came with the stitch regulator and it is the best thing that ever happened to me in my quilting experience.
I don't own a longarm, but from my experience with one - I would never get one without a regulator. For a sit down, however, I think the regulators are more trouble than they are worth. I did not like it at all.
Bernina had a holiday coupon for the BSR for $700, so anyone interested in it should watch for sales- it is very expensive at full price!