I thought about getting a longarm and did all the research. I went to Paducah quilt show and spend all day testing out every brand of longarm, mid arm, and sit down systems and talking to the reps. I soon learned that the best of the best brands were the best. Gammill, APQS, Nolting. The rest didn't come close to the quality. Many were cheaper but I knew I would be settling and always wishing for the better one. I have't bought one because I know I will not get my money's worth as I found I didn't like machine quilting as much as I thought.