Two friends and I went to the shop earlier this week "Just looking". One of my friends has been looking for a new machine for awhile so while we were looking at the machines a clerk came over and was answering our general questions. We were all drawn to the 9" throat. She started showing us the stitches and special features. Well, you know the story ... My friend said she'd have to speak to hubbie and we left (after we spent too much money on fabric) Well, my friend did buy one. I've thought of nothing else since I left the store - It has everything I want and then some. So you know how it ended. I spent my children's inheritance :!: