I bought mine in 2010 - it cost $1400.00 from a dealer and they included the Janome table with it. My lessons were included along with a 2 year membership with a sewing club. I do love it - but I have only a Viking Topaz 20 to compare it to, but I use the Topaz for embroidery, so really can't compare the two. When I bought my Janome all I had was my 1925 treadle and my 1950 15-91. So you can see the Janome was a giant step. But the other thing I liked about buying it from the dealer, if I kept the box and wanted to up-grade within 6 months she would give me the full sales price on the up-grade.