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06-02-2011, 07:21 PM
#12
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Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Ontario, Canada
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Some machine companies allow for a payment plan. Maybe something to look into. I know you'll love it but only if it doesn't impact the bottom line. Be sure you have good support for trouble shooting too. There is always a learning curve on any new machine.
06-02-2011, 07:26 PM
#13
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Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: Murray, Ky. Looking for a nice cushy pillow to rest my head on!
Posts: 14,022
It's normal to feel the way you are about spending that much money. I know I would be a basket case even tho it is something I really want. Make sure you do your research so that you get exactly what you want.
06-02-2011, 07:38 PM
#14
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Join Date: Jan 2010
Posts: 855
I don't know which machine you're thinking of ~ there's a Babylock dealer in Fayetteville AR (I know 200+ miles from you) that has the Crown Jewel.
There is a Nolting dealer in Harrison AR (yep, still a hike) but if you're having doubts, maybe you could take a day & check them out .. at least, that's what I would do. That would give you a second opinion. It's hard to believe no one in Texarkana has any dealers .. go figure.:roll: :lol:
Another thought .. my LQS has longarms to rent .. maybe there's something like that closer than you think .. that would give you some *hands-on* experience before taking that plunge :D
There is a Nolting dealer in Harrison AR (yep, still a hike) but if you're having doubts, maybe you could take a day & check them out .. at least, that's what I would do. That would give you a second opinion. It's hard to believe no one in Texarkana has any dealers .. go figure.:roll: :lol:
Another thought .. my LQS has longarms to rent .. maybe there's something like that closer than you think .. that would give you some *hands-on* experience before taking that plunge :D
06-02-2011, 07:38 PM
#15
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Join Date: Mar 2011
Posts: 412
My DH bought mine 2 weeks ago as an early birthday present - and even though I feel a little guilty about the total cost of it all, I am not sorry he did it.
And when he told me I deserve it for growing old with him ... I ♥love♥ him all the more for it! :)
If you have decided which one you want, go for it.
I am sure you deserve it, too!! :thumbup:
And when he told me I deserve it for growing old with him ... I ♥love♥ him all the more for it! :)
If you have decided which one you want, go for it.
I am sure you deserve it, too!! :thumbup:
06-02-2011, 07:40 PM
#16
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Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: Somewhere in Time
Posts: 263
I would also wait until I KNEW I would want to go through with a pricey purchase.
Realize also, these Long arms take up a huge amount of floor space, require copious amount of thread, lightening etc.
While I am NOT saying do not buy one, I am telling you slow is best...honestly.
JUlie
Realize also, these Long arms take up a huge amount of floor space, require copious amount of thread, lightening etc.
While I am NOT saying do not buy one, I am telling you slow is best...honestly.
JUlie
06-02-2011, 07:45 PM
#17
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Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Possum Trot, KY
Posts: 3,843
Originally Posted by calano1
My DH bought mine 2 weeks ago as an early birthday present - and even though I feel a little guilty about the total cost of it all, I am not sorry he did it.
And when he told me I deserve it for growing old with him ... I ♥love♥ him all the more for it! :)
If you have decided which one you want, go for it.
I am sure you deserve it, too!! :thumbup:
And when he told me I deserve it for growing old with him ... I ♥love♥ him all the more for it! :)
If you have decided which one you want, go for it.
I am sure you deserve it, too!! :thumbup:
06-02-2011, 07:48 PM
#18
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Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: Currently Mosquito (which is outside of Placerville) California
Posts: 752
Originally Posted by #1piecemaker
As I am getting a little closer to getting my longarm, I'm beginning to realize the value of a dollar. I am getting a little scared about spending so much money on something that I don't know if I'm going to like or not. I know I'll probably love it and want to spend all my time "playing" with it. But, still, it is a lot of money. I don't have any place close by that lets you rent a machine. And, I don't know anyone close to me that has one that I could practice on. I just have my one 10 minute experience at a quilt show on the Nolte. So, please. Somebody help me out here and tell me how much I'm going to love it!!!
06-02-2011, 07:53 PM
#19
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Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: southern Oklahoma
Posts: 954
Nolting is a good company with great customer service. They recently bought out Hinterberg, the company that makes my Voyager. I've never been sorry I bought mine, but if after you have used it for awhile you find it just isn't for you, it will have a great resale value. Don't worry about it: You won't be stuck with it if you don't like it, but I bet you'll love it!
06-02-2011, 07:56 PM
#20
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Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: California
Posts: 844
Originally Posted by BrendaY
How many quilts have you made in the past year? I pay $115 to have mine quilted.... queen size.
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