I knew you quilters could talk me out of the mental frenzy I was experiencing. My post title came from frustration but I'm glad some of you thought it humorous. Ha.
Clearly, I need to get off the computer and on the road to physically try a variety of machines. LOL. My DSM has about a 9" harp but I manage to FMQ. I think when I tried the Juki and it moved so easily, I was smitten. In all fairness, I need to try a sit-down machine ... could be with the extra space to move the quilt, I might be quite happy.
Re: service, I have read that many of you are able to work out any problems by phone. I may have to get over not having a dealer nearby. Sorta like taking off the training wheels and learning to ride a bike by yourself - Ha.
So, now my goal is to attend 2 nearby shows coming up (1 in a couple weeks, the other in mid March). Then, if necessary, contact dealers up to a couple hours away and arrange to look at some machines I haven't tried. Contacting local guilds (for a used machine) is also a great idea I had not thought of.
So I'm going to get back to quilting in the mean time and work on visiting places about every 2 weeks to tryout machines. Karyl on this board has recommended a dealer she is very happy with so I may have to make that 2.5 hour drive and try the HQ.
Thank you all so much.
Sharon