Long arm machines - how much do they cost???
#51
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Location: Arkansas
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Originally Posted by Sarah CA
Okay, so I have kind of a personal question regarding the cost of these long arms. They are quite an investment, and I was just wondering, in this day and age with the economy the way it is, how does one afford this? Are you gals financing the real expensive ones? I was thinking about financing but worry about owing money. I've been looking and test driving for about a year now. Just wondering ........
#52
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Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: SW Minnesota
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Originally Posted by Sarah CA
Okay, so I have kind of a personal question regarding the cost of these long arms. They are quite an investment, and I was just wondering, in this day and age with the economy the way it is, how does one afford this? Are you gals financing the real expensive ones? I was thinking about financing but worry about owing money. I've been looking and test driving for about a year now. Just wondering ........
#53
Originally Posted by Sarah CA
Okay, so I have kind of a personal question regarding the cost of these long arms. They are quite an investment, and I was just wondering, in this day and age with the economy the way it is, how does one afford this? Are you gals financing the real expensive ones? I was thinking about financing but worry about owing money. I've been looking and test driving for about a year now. Just wondering ........
#55
JulieM,
Each frame has it's own specific limitations. You have to choose by what you will get the most use out of. Grace has multiple sizes from craft to king and both wooden and metal models, for example. I have an original GMQ from grace. It will do a king size up to 104" wide and of course the length is then unlimited. The O-GMQ was originally meant for use with a home sewing machine or maximum throat space of 13" (tried that and will never do it again!). I added the new carriage upgrade to my frame and now have a 17" Bailey on the frame. I'm still limited by my frame however and can only do up to a 12" block on point. I'm going to have the arms that hold the rollers modified and then I'll be able to make use of the full length of the neck of my machine. A new Grace Pro frame would eliminate all of those issues. The point is...check with the frame company prior to buying the machine to find out what the specs of the machine have to be to make it work on that particular frame that you are considering. Good Luck!
Each frame has it's own specific limitations. You have to choose by what you will get the most use out of. Grace has multiple sizes from craft to king and both wooden and metal models, for example. I have an original GMQ from grace. It will do a king size up to 104" wide and of course the length is then unlimited. The O-GMQ was originally meant for use with a home sewing machine or maximum throat space of 13" (tried that and will never do it again!). I added the new carriage upgrade to my frame and now have a 17" Bailey on the frame. I'm still limited by my frame however and can only do up to a 12" block on point. I'm going to have the arms that hold the rollers modified and then I'll be able to make use of the full length of the neck of my machine. A new Grace Pro frame would eliminate all of those issues. The point is...check with the frame company prior to buying the machine to find out what the specs of the machine have to be to make it work on that particular frame that you are considering. Good Luck!
#56
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Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: SW Minnesota
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Originally Posted by Berta48
What gets to me is you spend that much money for a long arm then you have to purchase all the other things like frame laser light and it just goes on and on.I will stick with my pounce pad and FMQ!And sve the rest to go traveling with DH we are retired!!!
#57
I have an Inova18. It comes with a stitch regulator and a good heavy metal frame for under $10,000. It depends on what kind of package is available. Mine came directly from the manufacturer. I bought a demo from a dealer and when Fedex delivered it they had dropped it. I didn't accept it. Since it couldn't be duplicated at the demo price I got a new one direct but had to pay extra. It is really a good machine. Doesn't break thread like a lot of machines. I really love it.
#58
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Hi Julie, I am considering buying a Bailey 17E without ever sewing on one. Are you happy with yours? Can you think of any reason I should not get one? Thanks for your opinion!
Missie
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#59
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If you go to a site that sells that particular sewing machine and pretend you are going to buy it the price will come up. And if you don't like it you just cancel. This won't give you the "brick store" price but at least you'll be in the ballpark.
#60
APQS has their prices on the website. click quilting products on the menu bar http://www.apqs.com/store/
I bought a used 2003 APQS in 2009 and I have not had any problems. I would suggest looking for used machines.
I bought a used 2003 APQS in 2009 and I have not had any problems. I would suggest looking for used machines.
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