New Longarms can be quite costly. However, there are some superb machines on the market at very reasonable prices. Nolting machines start at around $4200 new with table and go up to $15,900. You can always get the "extras" such as hydraulic lifts, computers, etc but most don't cost anymore as an add- on down the road. My Nolting machines are my 4th brand and I wish I could go back and just buy Nolting the first time. They are truly made in America, making all their own parts in Iowa so they are never obsolete and the company and dealers give top notch customer service. They also have factory refurbished machines, at a good savings, that have been traded in on bigger machines. If I can help anyone with any other info please don't hesitate to call-913-649-2704. I also have an used Apqs Millinium, 18" Tin Lizzie, and 24" Nolting commercial machine all used that are available.
As someone else said, you can save significantly buying used. I would never been able to have even my first machine if I had to buy it new!