I'm of the I want it and it's my turn brigade. I just purchased a Juki hzl600 and a husqavarna ruby Royale, yes mega bugs, but I had the cash and it's what I wanted, my last sewing machine purchase was 20 years ago it cost £1000 divide that by the amount of years and it cost £50 a year. Bottom line my money my choice, and my husbands answers was why not as I sew nearly every day and I get lots of enjoyment from my sewing. Btw don't have the space for a long arm.