I have a 8900. It is similar to the 8200 but with more stitches (which I don't use). Like it very much. The only problem I have is the feed dogs eat triangle points so I have to use a leader when sewing them. Otherwise the machine does everything I want and more. ETA: I paid $2,250.00 for mine and the list price was around $5,000.00. Some dealers give much better discounts than others.