I was able to find a used Pfaff GrandQuilter 9" throat machine with Grace metal frame for just $1,500, including the stitch regulator. I was even able to transport it all home in my little hatchback. Granted it takes up a lot of floor space, but I don't have to baste my quilt tops any more. Just roll the top, back and batting on their separate rollers and I'm ready to quilt. And I can quilt a 6" x 110" space at a time. I've since added a $4,000 computerized setup, with software to create my own quilting designs. Now, I get perfect quilting every time. At some point in the future, I may upgrade to a larger machine. But for now, this works great for my quilts.