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Old 05-30-2011, 07:41 PM
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Long arm Husqvarna Viking sewing machine with frame
This is a long arm husqvarna Viking sewing machine with a 10' frame. It also has a new stitch length regulator. Video, books and patterns included. Price $2,000.00

This is an ad in our local paper I don't know if this is still available, but can anybody tell me if this is worth checking out? Thanks as always, Wendy
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Old 05-30-2011, 08:26 PM
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This sounds like an Inspira set-up which isn't a long arm at all. But, you didn't note a model so it's hard to tell what you're looking at exactly.
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If it is an 18 x 8 that would be a great price. If it is the smaller machine, I would say not such a good price.
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Old 05-31-2011, 02:56 AM
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Here are the pics..what do ya think?
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I think it's a domestic NOT a Long Arm...
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Old 05-31-2011, 03:07 AM
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I agree - it's the 9" machine, not the 18".
There are those that quilt with a 9" machine and love it or are quite happy with it and there are those that outgrow them quickly. I don't think there is a big resale for the 9" machines & frames so if you decide later on that it is too small you might have a problem getting what you would like for it :'(
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i think that price is too high for that setup.

i would expect to pay about $500-700 less.
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It looks like the regular Mega Quilter, not the longarm and I have seen them advertised for much less.
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I have a similar machine and frame. I bought it 3 years used a year ago for $1200. I love finishing my quilts, but have outgrown it and now want a long arm! However, had I not had this past year to do 23 quilts, I would not have known I wanted a long arm!!! :)

I will be selling mine when I get a bigger one!
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that is not a long arm- i hope it is not being advertised as one-
and that price is way high for the set up- if you are looking for something comparable and used i would expect it to be under $1000...probably the $700-$800 range.

now, if you find an actual long arm for that price....run don't walk...depending on how old it is...
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