My LQS had a sale on the demo models of this machine...Reg. $10,000 on sale for $5,000. I have a 1 1/2 year old Topaz 30 and they were only going to allow me $1800(half of the purchase price) making the machine $3200. Although I think that is a fantastic price on that machine.....mine works perfectly fine for my needs. It is a great machine though..I used one for a quilting class at the LQS. Good luck!!