Originally Posted by QuiltswithConvicts
The Avante 18 by HandiQuilter starts at around $6,800.00. Gammill is $30,000 - $40,000. That's with most of the bells & whistles, including the Stadtler Stitcher. The Avante 18 comes with the stitch regulators standard, but the Pro Stitch is another $9,000. I'm not interested in having a machine that's smarter than I am! :) I am also afraid that if I wouldn't get the quilt perfectly square on the rails, the computer isn't capable of compensating for my error.
I'm saving for the Avante 18. Am going to add on the Micro handles. They're available as an option. Haven't talked about any other options, yet.
If you can get a new Avante 18 fro $6800--that is a great deal! Around this area, they sell for $8500+tax and shipping. I wanted one but ended up having a bad customer service issue with a Tin Lizzie Dealer and ended up being offered a new Tin Lizzie 18 for $6000. So money talked, since I am on a budget, and I became the owner of a Tin Lizzie in December. I am happy with it so far.