I saw that several of the Pfaffs at the privately owned sewing machine shop inside Joanns were on sale and started talking to the sales lady about them a couple of days ago. I asked if I could try them out and was told no, if they did that for me they had to do it for everyone. I just smiled and said thanks...I was actually in shock! How can they expect to sell machines if they won't let you sit down and take them for a spin?! I'm a pretty normal looking and sounding 60 yo, lol, so I don't know what the deal was. I thought for the money the Pafffs had some nice features, but I sure won't waste my time at this shop.