Help selling machine
 

Thanks everyone for looking at my thread. I am looking for a place that I can be able to sell my Mom's Baby Lock Tiara Quilting machine and accessories . My mother had a machine she bought 8 years ago and used very little before mental capabilities prevented her from using the machine. I see by the rules I am not allowed to sell it on this forum because of my newbie ranking.

So I am asking if anyone would know a place or platform in the Minneapolis MN area that I could sell this machine?

Mom passed from Covid a year ago and we are taking care of things.

Also looking for help on a honest price to sell the machine and accessories for?

Thanks again

There is a group called "Sew It's For Sale". They have a FB page in addition to their own website.
Also on FB is a group called "Sewing machines, sergers, notions and fabric for sale"

Please accept my condolences on the loss of your mother.

It sounds like you were "losing" her even before Covid - which is another battle, altogether.

As far as the machine, I have no idea. I also need to move several machines on - and I am also clueless.

Where did she purchase the machine?
Knowing the circumstances, the original dealer should at least be able to give you a valuation, and may even be willing to purchase it from you.

The dealer she bought the machine from is a hundred miles away from Minneapolis. Plus after we after looked into the prices they were charging her, we are sure they were taking advantage of her. The first machine she bought from them she paid $15,000 for, while others were selling the same machine for less then $8,000. Then they only offered her a couple thousand on trade in when she bought the smaller machine a year later.

It will get you very angry when you find out the number of people that will take advantage of older people.

If you are on Facebook, the primary group to sell at would be Longarms and Accessories for Sale. It is a private group (which keeps the scammers and spammers down). You can also try the regular portion of FB Marketplace, especially since you are likely not offering shipping.

That said, watch for scammers, even on FB. Check the profile of a person inquiring and make sure they are local and have some history. I had someone who, after a few messages, was clearly a spoofed account based on their strange questions.

Craigslist used to be an option, but there are horrendous scammers there these days. Do not, under any circumstances, agree to bank check (those can be faked), especially from someone who doesn't want to personally view the item and is having "a friend" pick it up.

Excuse me, MomMadeMeSew ... you asked for input, I gave you some which is not suitable to you. Perhaps someone else will tell you what you want to hear.

Having just sold a sewing machine, one thing I can tell you is that they don't hold their value the way we feel they should. As with most things computerized, technology moves along quickly, and thus, values deteriorate quickly. Not very "old" in our mindset, often times is considered "ancient" in others. Our machines follow the same trend because of their computerization and the competition out there.

Good Luck to you ... in getting the price that you want.

I second becoming a member of "Longarms and Accessories 4 Sale" on Facebook. I'm a member and there are many who are searching for Long Arm machines. Good luck.

I'm sorry. It sounds like you've had a couple of tough years. Maybe I can set your mind at ease about what your Mom paid for her first machine and the trade in amount she was given. If her first longarm was a full size longarm with an 8, 10, or 12 foot table, yes, those can easily cost $15,000 new from a dealer. $8000 is about what an owner would get for a used set-up (machine and table) selling it on their own. $2000 for trading the machine in on the Tiara does sound a bit low, however, it would depend on the age and condition; the used inventory the dealer has; and is it the same brand that the dealer specializes in. It's just like a used car in those regards. Look at it this way, too -- the Tiara I think is around $6000. If the dealer gave your mom $4000 or $5000 on the trade, they'd be just about giving her a brand new longarm for a used one, and that wasn't going to happen.
I think you'll get a fair price for the Tiara selling directly to another quilter. Take care, and, again, I'm sorry for your lose. It is never easy to loose a parent. No matter how old you are, it takes you right back to being a child and wanting Mom or Dad because they're the only ones who can make it all better.

Sewitsforsale is [email protected].
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When I think about selling a computerized sewing machine....I think...now, if this was my laptop, desktop tower, or cell phone....just how much would I get for each of these if they were 8 years old. Ummm....I thinks I may have to give any buyer the $25 fee they charge around here for disposal of old computerized equipment unless you are lucky enough to find a place to dispose of them for free. I know...it is a bummer....but us stitchers are actually a bit luckier because we usually can get something for a working computerized machine even if it is older....providing it is still working. It gets harder and harder to find the replacement computer parts for it the older it gets.

There is also a FB group, not affiliated with the GroupsIO folks (who were the old Yahoo Group folks), by the same name

Thanks for all the great suggestions. Thanks for the Condolences also.

And PurplePansies, I wish that was the way it had been. But she bought a machine for $15,000, that other shop were selling new, setup for under $8,000. Not used.

And I agree they lose allot of their value quickly.

Sorry for your loss and wishing you a smooth path on the dealing with settling up on the trappings of life one leaves behind. When I bought my quilting machine (used), I researched a site called Longarm University. It not only gives you an idea what going prices are, it gives you the opportunity to reach a target market that you need to reach. You would be able to state up front that the buyer needs to pick the machine up themselves unless you are willing to pack and ship. Best of luck!

As well as Longarm University, APQS (American Professional Quilters’ Society) has a forum you can check what others are asking for similar sit down machines. If your mom had a stitch regukator, that is a great sales point, since they are pricey ($500-1000). Another idea is to just call a Baby Lock dealers in the Cities (there are 4) and see what they would ask,

Good luck.

I am sorry to hear of the loss of your mother especially from COVID.

Buyer beware, I guess. It's like buying a car - you need to do your research and know what you're willing to pay.

I'm shopping for a used machine, I've been looking on Ebay and on Facebook Marketplace. Hope that helps you.

Try Facebook Marketplace. Best option would be to sell it locally so that shipping would not be involved.