I have had a longarm since 2003. Got it to make quilted fabric for tote bags. If it is the cost of the machine that is the problem, you can get your money back but not as fast as they say.. I looked at it another way. When my husband wants a tool or a boat he wouldn't think twice about it. So if you want it get it. My business is mostly word of mouth and I do belong to a guild which brings in some work. I only do pantographs because I'm not good at free hand