I was at a local quilt show, when l passed a Janome dealer's table. My Janome 6500 has always been totally reliable, and loved for 14 yr. But l fell in l♡ve with a gently used 8900 Horizon...a machine similar to mine, but with an extra 2.5" of throat space, better lighting, plus an even feed system. The price was much more reasonable than new, and had a 1 yr warrantee from dealer, plus the regular 25 yr on head etc. that brand has. I didn't purchase, and once home regretted that. So l called & made an appointment with dealer to try it out at his shop. I bought it! I still keep my old one for my grandd to use when she visits. A dealer takes in trades, looks it over, and resells. I would do it all again in a heartbeat...so happy!