Well I did the credit app for the used Bernina 750 QE, was approved and the shop was busy so they said they would call me back and finalize the purchase, etc. Called me back 90 minutes later and said that someone else in the store sold the machine to someone else. Needless to say I was a bit miffed that they did a credit check which dings your credit, then sold the machine to someone else. So now I am back where I started. Really confused.... Can anyone provide the pros/cons of a Babylock Aria vs. a Bernina 7 series? I did find a nice Aria but have never sewn on a Babylock and believe it or not, our local dealer has no demo models to try out. Kind of frustrating. I am definitely going for a used machine from a reputable shop, I just can't afford the new price tag on machines with better throat space. Thanks for any input on Babylock vs. Bernina. I am keeping my old Bernina 1130 and my primary need for a new machine is free motion quilting.