StillSewiN Hi have just purchased a new 550E Looking forward to using the large hoop (7.3/4"x14") and not having to split designs anymore, what prompted me to buy is a $1000 increase in the retail price next week in Australia, don't know how this works ..Got some extras plus Janome digitizer which I will sell as I have Hatch 2..I will sell the MC11000 as I have an MC6600P for my regular sewing requirements.Regards.Zoo