First of all I want to thank all you folks for standing up to help me out. This web site is the best!! I got my hands on a peak and an apex at BPS Charlotte yesterday and like them both. The peak is a genuine machine, built very well. The Apex is a little smaller and would travel better and is also well built. Found ceramic bobbins, and several other tools so the education has begun. I plan on taking my time getting set up to slow the " wish I hadn't bought this" process I'm almost famous for. The holidays are around the corner and I have things to do for others so my gifts to myself will wait. You will all hear of my exploits as I progress. Thank you all once again. Tim