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    Old 08-23-2024, 02:43 AM
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    Question Would it be worth it to buy an baby loock Ellageo esg3 for $250?

    The machine comes with all the hoop sizes, the embroidery module unit, and a hard case for the machine as well as a hard case to hold the hoops and embroidery unit. It also comes with floppy disks and a USB floppy transfer device to transfer files from the computer to the machine. But I could buy the floppy drive emulator for $100 and install it myself to make the machine use usb, there is a video on youtube that shows the step by step. I also have Wilcom Embroidery Studio and PE Design 11. I have already created some designs by watching tutorials and now I need the machine. This would be my first embroidery machine and I don't want to invest a lot of money in a first embroidery machine. I like the Brother 630 but it has a very limited hoop size even if I were to use the multi-position hoop. Could you tell me if this machine is worth it with everything included for $250? I would really appreciate your advice.
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    Old 08-23-2024, 02:59 AM
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    I don't know anything about this machine. But, I do know that Baby Lock is a really good brand. I have two Baby locks, one I've had for 4 years that is running as if it is brand new and I quilt a lot - a high speed straight stitch for quilting - Baby Lock Accomplish, and when I needed one that I could use for decorative stitches and button holes, and for apparel making, etc. I purchased a second smaller Baby Lock Joy about 6 months ago. Both are non-computerized as I prefer not to have all the touch screen and computer tech on my machines. If I need more/others I would stay with the Baby Lock Brand.

    I know this doesn't help you much for the machine you are asking about, but I do believe the Baby Lock machines are worth their money.

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    Old 08-23-2024, 03:15 AM
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    I know these are good machines. Thanks for your reply. Can anyone tell me if this machine is a good buy?
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    Old 08-23-2024, 04:14 AM
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    If you goodgle the machine you will get an answer. Preowned on Etsy is $599 and a refurbished one sell for $799. I'd say as long as it runs, and you have done a test run with it, I'd say it's a steal.
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    Old 08-23-2024, 05:31 AM
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    I've seen it for $700 on eBay. What's the difference between the Brother UTL 2003d and the BL Ellageo ESG3? Someone is selling a Brother UTL 2003d for $225, it's more closer to my city, although I'm not interested in the Disney designs.
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    Old 08-23-2024, 06:07 AM
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    All the hoops, cases, etc. that come with the machine, the machine itself is free. If the machine sews and all the functions work I would buy it. $250 is not that much for any good embroidery machine that doesn't need repair.
    I bought used Brother embroidery machine and glad I did buy used. I discovered I didn't like doing machine embroidery enough to buy a high end machine.
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    Old 08-23-2024, 10:45 AM
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    Are you able to test before buying it?
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