Originally Posted by
Nanny's dollface
Back to the original question posed another way: what would be the total amount you would pay to have a $400 machine repaired before buying a new machine?
Personally, I would not pay more than 25% of replacement cost. In other words, if I could replace the machine for $400 I wouldn't pay more than $100. If it was going to cost me $1000, to replace, then I wouldn't pay more than $250 for repairs.
I recently purchased a used embroidery machine for $250, including a bunch of software, hoops, etc, etc, etc. And immediately had to have it repaired. A comparable used machine would have cost me to purchase around $2000, so forking out another $250 for repairs was a no brainer.