I have a Crown Jewel that I purchased 3 years ago and I love it. I would recommend going with the local dealer. The support will be totally worth the extra money. My local dealer delivered my machine, set it up, and gave me lessons on loading the machine.
I would highly recommend taking the class in St. Louis if you go with the Crown Jewel. I waited for a year after getting my machine and I really wished I had taken it sooner. I learned a lot about my machine and lots of tips that helped me so much.