The Janome MC 9500 is a priceless sewing machiine since it not only sew but also embroiders. The best thing of it is that it does have the embroidery unit but integrated into its platform so you don't have to carry and attach the unit as with other brands of embroidery machines. Its motor runs smoothly and the box includes almost all needed accesories. Based on the industrial embroidery machines prices, the Janome MC 9500 is well priced. I have seen many sewing machines in my life since my mother and grandmothers sewn all their lives and I also have my very first sewing machine, a Kenmore which a love but it is clear not as good as the Janome MC 9500, my best sewing machine ever.