Why not check the reviews on Amazon? That's my major research engine - besides here of course. You can also compare prices on Amazon. QVC I'm not so sure of. My local Janome dealer pretty much matches prices - or close to it and he offers free lessons for life and he does his own repairs. That's how he stays in business. I like the security of having him close by (if 15 miles is close). If my machine ever broke at a crucial moment (not that it would - it IS a Janome after all I wouldn't wait for weeks to get it repaired.