I visited one of our LQS yesterday to buy thread for a swap. Looked for Aurefil and found only a small sampling of it BUT the Mettler display was very well stocked with lots of luscious colors. I usually use Gutterman for piecing but have wanted to try Aurefil. But the price! Yikes! I have one spool of red Mettler that I got several years ago as a gift from the shop where I purchased my older Pfaff. Can't say that I have used it though. Don't use red too often.