Originally Posted by Lady Diana

First, get a price without the trade in. I kept my 6600 when purchasing my 8900.
I shopped for the best price on the 8900, without sales tax and no shipping. They also had a deal where you can pay it out over 6 months or longer at no interest....just be sure to pay it off prior to the end date.

Go to several dealers via the net and get the best price without sales tax, then ask your dealer to match.
If he doesn't PM me and I will give you a great dealer that I have purchased my 6600, 3160, 11000SE and now my 8900. They are the best dealer I have found and I have plenty around North Texas, but prefer my dealer in PA.
They also give you a 15% discount on all accessories whenever you need them.

I could not bring myself to give up my 6600 and I'm glad I kept it. It is a workhorse and in high demand.

Your machine should fetch a much higher price than the blue book since you have only had it a year.
But first check the price on the 8900 without a trade in. That way, they cannot gouge you on the overall deal of a trade in. After they give you a price, and make sure it is a good price by comparison and remember you will pay tax, walk away. You can always come back and tell them that you have thought about it and would like to trade in your 6600.....if they don't give you a good price on the 6600, you can always keep it, or sell it on the Yahoo groups (Janome) or on SewItsForSale group.

I absolutely love my 8900!, however, I still use my 6600. Both are great quilting machines.

Diana