I think I would enjoy a LA myself, but alas, no place for one, and at my age only if I win the lottery would I ever consider spending those big bucks for a machine that I wouldn't use that often, and would only be for personal use. I am retired and DH will next fall, we owe only our monthly bills but who knows what might pop up or f we might want to move and purchase another home. I would definitely think about the cost and how often it would be used if you are no planning to start a quilting business.