Used HQ Sweet 16
10-25-2012, 08:02 PM
#32
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Location: Flagstaff, AZ
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The Sweet 16 Yahoo group has a huge amount of information on all aspects of using this machine. I have found it extremely helpful.
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/HQ_Sit_down_Model/
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/HQ_Sit_down_Model/
10-25-2012, 08:29 PM
#34
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Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Myrtle Beach, SC
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I bought a used HQ16 almost 3 years ago. It works wonderfully. I've had some 'not so fun' days with it, but it usually turns out that the problem is ME, not the machine.
Mine is paired with a pcquilter and a frame, so I do not do free motion quilting.
Ask about the maintenance of the machine before you purchase it. Like I said, I've had no problems with my HQ16, but it was well maintained before I got it.
The person I bought it from was upgrading to an HQ Avante - which made me feel good about the reputation of the company and the HQ16. I figured she wouldn't upgrade to another HQ machine if the HQ16 was a lemon!
Mine is paired with a pcquilter and a frame, so I do not do free motion quilting.
Ask about the maintenance of the machine before you purchase it. Like I said, I've had no problems with my HQ16, but it was well maintained before I got it.
The person I bought it from was upgrading to an HQ Avante - which made me feel good about the reputation of the company and the HQ16. I figured she wouldn't upgrade to another HQ machine if the HQ16 was a lemon!
10-26-2012, 03:16 AM
#36
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Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Alabama
Posts: 3,371
That's an awesome price - you did great! New they are more than double that. I would have gotten it for that price. I ended up buying a Tin Lizzie sit down for a few different reasons but for $2k, I would have bought the Sweet 16. I think you'd like it better than the Bailey to be honest with you.. and yes, you can convert it to frame use if you want to.
10-26-2012, 07:37 PM
#37
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Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: Ontario, Canada
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This is an older version that I think can be converted to a standup machine if the handles and a frame were purchased. The Sweet 16 has a different light and the touch screen on the front (and I'm sure other whistles and bells). This one has the screen on the side at the back... not a very convenient location when you want the needle to go back up or to change the speed.
I'm not sure what all is different. All I know is that I would have had to send out alot of quilts to a longarmer to break even in spending another $3,200 for a new Sweet 16.
I'm not sure what all is different. All I know is that I would have had to send out alot of quilts to a longarmer to break even in spending another $3,200 for a new Sweet 16.
10-28-2012, 04:53 AM
#38
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Join Date: Mar 2011
Posts: 471
I do soooo agree with Tashana. In a perfect world local support would be there. But a good supporting manufacturer is much more important. I recently replaced my 2 yr. old LA because it was defective and my local dealer acknowledged this but the manufacturer would not fix it. One of the board members has a pending court case against that company and they still have not fixed her machine. Bailey's has a wonderful reputation.
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