Hello, I´m planning to upgrade to an embroidery machine with a bigger design area than my current 4*4 and have noticed that my friend in the US I can get a brand new Brother PC 6500 (design area 5*7) for way under $1000. I have looked for opinions on this machine and have come up with nothing so far (the 8500 and the ULT 200x I have found plenty about). Anyone here with an opinion? Is this an "old" (outdated) machine? I´m mainly interested in the embroidery side of it and I have PLENTY of designs, software and cardwriter for Brother cards so what designs are included in the machine is not important. I prefer doing designs edits on the computer so the bigger screen on the 8500 and ULT 200x is not that interesting (even though they look VERY nice!!) The sewing side is of less importance, even though I of course want it to be OK. What do you say out there? Would it be an OK buy or would $650 extra for the 8500 be well spent?
Asa (in Sweden and VERY jealous of the prices on embroidery machines and accesories in USA!! Double or more over here!!)