Originally Posted by
Skratchie
.............. not even sure there's a "wrong" choice ... how does one decide if the extra features are worth the additional cost?
Definitely take some time to test drive both machines, so you can get a better feel as to the differences. Be sure to have a frank discussion with your dealer as to WHY one vs. the other? Ask him/her why you should buy each? or why not? and whether there are any differences other than those two features?
The extra two features ... get them to give you demos and let you try out those two features to see how you feel about them.
You asked ... how do you decide?? ... with logic and knowledge!!
... NOT with the lucky draw you suggested.
Whatever the outcome would be, you will always second guess yourself on it.
One thing that I have learned ... I usually buy one step above what I think I need. Because these newer machines do so many things for us, they tend to encourage us to sew more and do more, so chances are you will want an upgrade later. By buying a step above what you think is needed, you can be happy for a much longer time!