You cannot beat a longarm........especially since you have had the " taste" of one.........check out house of Hanson, websites of mfgrs for used machines. A friend just bought from Nolting a 10' professional longarm......no stitch regulator, but you can really live without it....for a very reasonable price...was delivered, assembled and a lesson right there with any other help available whenever she might need it. She loves it.......has joined a local L/A group for support/ideas.......I, myself have had an APQS for 15+ yrs. and it was used when I purchased it. No problem I couldn't take care of myself, but do take head to mfgr every 3/4 yrs for a spa day......just take your time in your decision