sewingpup

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.

mkc

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

Mom made me sew

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.

liking quilting

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!

Krisb

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.

juliasb

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

Peckish

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

NancyHawkins

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

sewbizgirl

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