Hi
I assume you are talking about a used machine. I wouldn't bother and heres why;
I'm on my 3rd machine & my 2nd
sailrite (
http://www.sailrite.com/) My first was an old singer portable and I pretty much just gave it away after I got my first
sailrite (these people should pay me for the many testimonials I've written) It was one of their low end models and I bought it new for about $300 as I
recall around 10 or 11 years ago. Two years ago I purchased a new LSZ-1 and put my old Sailrite Yachtsman on ebay and
sold it for $270.00. I had used it a lot and kept it well maintained. Except for the case which was stained, battered, you know,
boat stuff, it looked as good as new.
My point is that they don't seem to depreciate. So just buy a new one. The support is fantastic. One hook that the sailrite folks have is that they assume you are going to be at sea when something breaks so they give you the whole boook and a CD when you by the machine so you can fix anything by yourself. The machine is a
Thompson walking foot frame that they have customized and I've been very happy with mine. A bit pricey tho at $750.00 but I bought mine for my
retirement as I intend to do some
canvas work for $$. I've done a lot with my old machine and quite a bit already with this new one and the difference and benefits of the walking foot are tremendous and well worth the
money in my opinion. This weekend we made
cushions for the
cockpit of a friends sailboat. It's a great machine and If it is in your
price range you won't go wrong and you'll never wear it out.
My two cents worth
Greg
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