Originally Posted by
bhanes
I love my Janome 7700 - 11 inch throat - great machine.
Me, too.
Among others, I also have a Brother PQ1500, and Juki HZL-400.
My fmq is smoothest and easiest on the Juki. But it's harp is approximately 7". If it had the 11" harp like my Janome it would beat it (in my eyes) hands down. I paid under $800 for the Juki, and it came with tons of stuff.
Paid about $2400 for my Janome, and about $600 for my Brother 1500.
Like several others have said, it's nice if you have the option to try some different ones out before you buy.
I also have purchased all but one of mine online, and I've had excellent customer support.
Regards,
Kif