I am getting close to buying a new heavy duty 16" bandsaw and I've narrowed my choice to either the Laguna LT16-HD or the Minimax MM16. I understand that both companies get aggressive with pricing at shows. Laguna will be here in the Phoenix area in Nov. Can those of you who have bought either machine send me a private note on how much they were willing to deal. I am going to a shop nearby to inspect a Minimax LT16-HD and I'll get to see the Laguna machine Nov 10th. Email paypal51023@yahoo.com or sawmill creek message. thanks. Hope to decide then...joe