Used Handiquilter Stitch Count
Hi,
I am thinking of making the leap to purchase a used Handiquilter Longarm with a frame. I have recently found a used one that is about 50% of the current retail price of the current model. The machine has been used as "demo: machine at a dealer, but it has 78 million stitches, so I suspect it was used to quilt customer quilts in addition to "demo". It has been maintained by the dealer and will include a full day of lessons and complete service prior to pick up. Yes, we will be picking up from the dealer who will walk us through the disassembly and then assembling it ourselves at home.
Am I looking at a great deal or should I pass on the machine due to the high stitch count? This will be for my personal use and maybe do a few friends quilts, so less than 12 a year.
Any other questions I should be asking the dealer?
If you think I should pass, where is the best place and time of year to look for used Handiquilters?
Thank you for your advice!