I have four friends that have the Luminaire. They spend more time formatting the machine the sewing. Quilt in the hoop is beginning to be tiresome to them, too much hassle, they send out all but the smallest quilts to the LA still. The upgrades are very expensive, the yearly maint cost is expensive, and each one wishes she didn't buy it after having it for awhile. It's a wonderful sewing machine but requires lots of TLC. When they were buying these machines all at once I was with them. They tried to talk me into getting one so we could all come for lessons together. I saw a used Juki for $200 on the trade in table. Also a Brother 8500 embroidery/sewing machine for $199. Both fully serviced by the shop. I bought them both. Love my Juki with the large harp and the Brother sews and embroiders just fine for what little embroidery I do. I found out I don't care for embroidery as much as I thought. If I had a business then the high end machines would be worth it, if I got a lot of enjoyment from all the features and used all of them it would be worth it. One of the friends is trying to sell hers, she rarely uses it and said it was to complicated. So be very sure before investing.