I agree with ManiacQuilter2, if you don't have a quilt show coming up go to the dealers. Leave all your money and credit cards at home because you want to test several before making a decision. (I am horrible with impulse buying so that is why I say leave your money at home.) I bought my Janome MC 6600P when I went to my local dealer which is also the largest quilt shop in San Diego county and it did all I wanted and more, and they did not try to sell me more than I wanted. It was on sale because they were making room for the new models so I felt confident it getting it. I bought it before belonging to the QB and didn't have any friends that sewed. I wanted the lessons that came with a new machine too.