Hubby and I were at a dealer a few weeks ago, and hubby seemed rather inclined to buy it for me... I told him if I was going to get a new machine, I would rather have a multi-needle embroidery machine (for the same or even LESS $$).
And since hubby is retiring in about 3 weeks, it would be ME paying for it... so, no thank you!!
I have quite a few other things I could spend $12K+ on other than a new sewing machine.
My current DSM is a Viking Designer 1 - that uses FLOPPY DISKS!!! I got it used, for $800 or so, about 10 years ago. She's been a real workhorse, and I've done countless quilts, little girls' dresses, embroidery items, and so on.
If I do get a multi-needle machine, it will be because I'M retiring and I want it for an embroidery business to complement my LA business (which is still very much part-time).