I bought my Janome 7700 for the 11 inches of throat space only. It has turned into my main sewing machine. I think I paid $2,400.00 for it in 2015. I don't use a lot of the wonderful features of the machine, but I know they are there if I need them. I make quilts, home dec items, clothing and accessories on this machine. I also own a Singer featherweight, a Singer hand crank, two other computerized Singers, a vintage Bernina 1530 and a Brother PE770 for embroidery.