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Old 11-26-2016, 02:09 PM
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Prism99
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Have you tried out other machines for comparison? I think that's really important when making a purchase like this. I would be comparing it especially to machines that have a larger harp space (up to 11"); it looks like this one is only about 9.5". Also, be careful about pricing. The MSRP is $8,000 but I think that, even if you purchase from a dealer, the price should be closer to $5,000. Amazon has it for less than $5,000: https://www.amazon.com/Janome-MC1100.../dp/B008G67DWS . You would probably want to buy it from a local dealer, though, since one of the reviews mentions a learning curve.

Why is your head set on this particular machine? Before making a decision, I would be also trying out Brother and Babylock machines in that price range. I do think the Brother Dreamweaver would be something you should look at too.
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