Originally Posted by quilter1430
Actually, a "basic" longarm will run you at least $15,000 ... the computer version are an additional $15,000 or so, for a total of over $30,000. I bought my Gammill longarm 8 years ago and paid just over $15,000. I think the price has gone up since then.
Gammels are very expensive. There are reliable, industrial grade, name brand LA machines that don't carry that high a price tag. A1 and Innova are two that come to mind immediately. I have not priced APQS or Nolting machines so wouldn't know. I do know you can get a "basic" Innova 18" with a stitch regulator and frame for less than $10K and a 26" a bit more.