well this is an update for those of you interested in what the extras are. This is what I got thanks to a Cutie's information about a promotion that was being offered. Becuase of her I was able to call my dealer & tell him that I wanted this too & he was willing to give me the same deal plus a big discount of which we didn't know until today & although I already got a soft carrying case with the machine this is even better! The other box is the Accufil Quilting Kit which along with over 70 designs has the "B" hoop that I was anxious to get! Thank you to blueeyed blonde for all of her sharing of information! this is$1300. value plus the cd. whew hew!