Longarm purchase - new or used?
I finally have room for a longarm and have decided to get a Handi Quilter. My dilemma is whether I should buy new or used. My LQS is also an HQ dealer and I was leaning towards an Amara because of the price. However, an opportunity came up through an individual to purchase a used Fusion with Pro Stitcher for around $1000 more. The used machine is only 4 years old and has fewer than 4 million stitches on it. We (my DH and I) would need to break down, transport, and reassemble the used machine (6 hr drive for us) while the new machine would be delivered and set up for me and includes the warranty. I’d love to have the fusion with pro stitcher but it’s a large investment and there are no guarantees...
Thoughts/opinions anyone? Has anyone else purchased a used machine and if so, what was your experience like?