I bought my 6600 in May 2011 (new, from a dealer). I paid $1,300 for it (the owner gave me a discount because I bought a 350E embroidery machine at the same time). I couldn't begin to tell you how many quilts I have made on that machine, but it's a large number. I bought the quilting bobbin case (which I recommend), and quilted many good-sized quilts on the 6600 (including a number of queens). I have never had the first complaint about this machine! My repairman works on all brands of machines, and he said the Janome 6600 is the best, and everyone loves it! As others have said, it is a real work horse, and a joy to use.