This message was posted by signman on AmayaUsers.com. PLEASE DO NOT REPLY VIA EMAIL. Instead, respond to the thread on the WEBSITE by clicking here: http://www.amayausers.com/boards/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?/topic/1/908.html#000003 There is a LOT of slightly used Amaya XT's on the market right now-shops shutting down all over the country. You should have no problem picking up a 2008 or 2009 XT WITH factory warranty and almost new (low hours) for a lot less money than a brand new one...or go for the stripped down amaya (Sal Lucchese is advertising them on his website) but also you can buy from your local Melco salesperson. Go for the complete package-with design shop pro, etc. because chances are good once you start sewing, you are going to need more than monograms! Good luck and welcome to 'owning your own business headaches'...LOL =========================================================== The AmayaUsers Mailing List Website: http://www.amayausers.com Discussion Board: http://www.amayausers.com/boards Subscribe/Unsubscribe: http://www.amayausers.com/list ===========================================================