One thing I didn't think to mention concerning price is that you can typically get sewing machines at their lowest price during state fairs and sometimes big quilt shows. Where we are, you don't even have to go to the state fair to get the price; you just need to go to the dealership and ask for the state fair price. I think it's because they sell so many machines at those shows, the dealers are able to get them at a discount from the manufacturer.