Not always.
I have a TinLizzie18LS (paid about 6K for it in 2006) & I added a Qbot robot quilter for under 1800. last year.
Yes, the higher end machines can cost from 18 to 30K, but those were way outside my budget.
I can do everything the big machines can, and my setup is paid in full. Check around for good sales (usually show specials), or good used machines.
Originally Posted by
jcrow
Is it true that a long arm machine and table cost about the same price as a car today?