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    Old 03-23-2012, 01:14 PM
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    Times have certainly changed. We pay for cars what we use to pay for houses so this doesn't surprise me.
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    Old 03-23-2012, 03:13 PM
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    Yes it's true, that's why I just can't justify buying one.
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    Old 03-23-2012, 03:33 PM
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    Mine cost 16,000 ten or more years ago, before there were all the wonderful gadgets and computers to adorne them with.
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    Old 03-23-2012, 04:38 PM
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    I have a Gammill Premier and it cost a little bit over $10,000 new...and worth every single penny of the money! It's not computerized although I do have a stitch regulator on it. I think a Gammill with the Statler Stitcher (computerized) is about $30,000, give or take, for a new system. Don't have a clue what a good used one would run, sorry.
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    Old 03-23-2012, 04:46 PM
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    I liked the look of the Baileys on their website because they have more space for quilts and it does not have to be in a frame. The price appeared more affordable. Just my opinion. Teresa
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    Old 03-23-2012, 04:48 PM
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    I got lucky - my Gammill (without computer) was $8,000 - we bought it at a garage sale! It had about 175 hours on it - beautiful and very well loved.
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    Old 03-23-2012, 04:49 PM
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    I have a simple Brother sewing machine which works great so far. I went to look at a Berina machine that can do quilting it was $3000. That is way out of my budget, I can't even dream of getting a long arm machine.
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    Old 03-23-2012, 06:30 PM
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    I have no room for a long arm, so it is not even a thought for me. I use a Juki TL98QE or Babylock Jane for quilting. I have absolutely no problem quilting a large quilt Full to queen on them. Good enough for me.
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    Old 03-23-2012, 08:48 PM
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    I bought a HandiQuilter Avante with 18"throat, including table for about 10,000; on a payment plan of $330/month. I thought this was very reasonable. When I really work at it, I can quilt for other people and make the payment easily. I am more than pleased with the quality of the machine and technical support.
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    Old 03-23-2012, 09:36 PM
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    Yes, It is true.
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