Setting up a new Long Arm cost.
08-05-2025, 11:35 AM
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She told me she was a long time customer and bought all her machines and embroidery supplies at the shop. She bought the new Brother Luminaire when it came out and a ten needle embroidery machine last year. I thought to myself, self if I was that good a customer to this store I'd want a free set up!
08-05-2025, 03:42 PM
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I wonder what the dealer's cost on the longarm is? If there isn't much margin (IOW, if the manufacturer charges the dealer close to retail price), I could understand charging for setup.
I was charged for mine. I could have bought manufacturer-direct or from the dealer for the exact same price. I bought from the dealer so I could have them set it up, and did pay somewhere between $250 and $500 for that. The dealer also delivered the LA, and provided several hours of training for that cost.
I was charged for mine. I could have bought manufacturer-direct or from the dealer for the exact same price. I bought from the dealer so I could have them set it up, and did pay somewhere between $250 and $500 for that. The dealer also delivered the LA, and provided several hours of training for that cost.
08-10-2025, 02:22 PM
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Long Arm University lists used longarm setups for sale. I bought my Q'nique from a seller on that list.
I did that because I did not want to invest heavily when I was not sure I would like longarming my quilts. I got a very nice setup that ran well (she sent me a video) for around $3000. I had to travel a ways to get it but that was a fun road trip with my daughter.
I will probably upgrade at some point but I have had this machine for several years and it has, knock on wood, been a dependable, low cost machine that let me get oriented in longarming. No regrets....and even if it had not gone well, I had not invested a small fortune and could afford the loss.
I did that because I did not want to invest heavily when I was not sure I would like longarming my quilts. I got a very nice setup that ran well (she sent me a video) for around $3000. I had to travel a ways to get it but that was a fun road trip with my daughter.
I will probably upgrade at some point but I have had this machine for several years and it has, knock on wood, been a dependable, low cost machine that let me get oriented in longarming. No regrets....and even if it had not gone well, I had not invested a small fortune and could afford the loss.
08-16-2025, 09:02 AM
#16
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long Arm setup
The local dealer had a good sale on long arm machines and frames. Of course I had to look at them. One lady was interested in buying one and did. This was the top of the line long arm with all the robotics, red snappers, etc. The dealer said the set up of the LA would be $500 for one of her trained employees to come do it for her. This surprised me. I guess I thought the set up would be included. is this the norm?
