I have "moved" up through all the Janome Memory Crafts from 6600 to the 8900ACP. Like EasyPeezy said, you have to learn to use it. My needle threader works like a charm, Acu feed feet interchange easily, I have used every letter in the alphabet, every blanket stitch, the stitch for stretch knits (mending), I do a lot of machine applique and have tried a variety of stitches. If you don't see yourself using all of these elements, then I wouldn't pay for them.
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