I have 2 Janomes-- 1 of which is for workshops as it is light and easy to carry. I payed $300 for it on special.
The other is the 6600p embroidery machine. It has lots of different patterns but if I need it for a workshop it is a bit heavy to carry all the time. I payed $1800 new
The third machine is a Brother 1500D embroidery machine which is one machine that will be staying where it is as it weighs a ton , also the top is also heavy. I payed $1500 second hand from a friend. I am having fun with the patterns that she gave me plus ones I downloaded from the internet.
Other than these minor glitches I have had no other problems.