nancyharper Posted July 25, 2014 Report Share Posted July 25, 2014 I am getting the Millie with bliss, glide, power advance and hydraulic lift, My hubby is only fair at putting things together, should we pay to have it installed? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barbm Posted July 25, 2014 Report Share Posted July 25, 2014 The $500 installation fee gives you the freedom to sit back and watch as your local APQS Rep sets up your machine. However, the setup instructions are very easy - even a husband who is "only fair" at putting things together should be able to do it. Although the setup for the Hydraulic Lift is a little bit more involved.... If you do the setup yourselves, you will find yourself less intimidated by the machine as a whole, since you watched it grow, nut by bolt. If you choose to do it yourself, do it at a time when you can phone APQS Service with any questions you run into, or when you can phone your local APQS Rep for advice. It's what I tell my customers to do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SusieQ(uilting) Posted July 25, 2014 Report Share Posted July 25, 2014 For my 2 cents worth - I received my Millie last fall (in Luxembourg/Europe) and had no choice other than to put it together myself/with my husband. No Problem - the instructions are good, you just have to take your time and go "step-by-step". It took us about 4 hours, but referring to Barb's comments, it is an excellent way to become familiar with the machine and all the extras. Read the instructions first so you are familiar with the names and terms used, and I'm sure you will be up and running before you know it! Good luck and let the forum know when you are read y to roll! Sue Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMALKB Posted July 25, 2014 Report Share Posted July 25, 2014 My hubby was THRILLED they someone would deliver and set up my Millenium when I got it. haha He hates doing things like that. It was $500 well spent . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JenniferBernard Posted July 26, 2014 Report Share Posted July 26, 2014 My husband is a farmer/trucker who is very good with tools, electricity, plumbing, engines etc.... He was very glad to pay the $500 for my set up since we had no idea what we were getting not with this giant machine! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
micajah Posted July 26, 2014 Report Share Posted July 26, 2014 If you can afford the extra money, then do it. It will be done right, the machine will be level and all you have to do is learn to use it. But, watch and take notes in case you ever have to take it down and move it. My daughter and grandson set mine up and it was easy for them, It would have been hard for me. Debbie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lynne in Iowa Posted July 26, 2014 Report Share Posted July 26, 2014 If you can afford it, do it. It also gives you a chance to ask some basic questions and have them show you how everything works. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeke Posted July 26, 2014 Report Share Posted July 26, 2014 Where are you located Nancy? Zeke... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nancyharper Posted July 27, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 27, 2014 Hi Zeke, we are located right outside Abilene, Texas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QuiltGuy Posted July 29, 2014 Report Share Posted July 29, 2014 I assembled mine. It was not that difficult... A few instructions could be a bit clearer but it isn't out of reach of someone with "fair" skills. On the other hand the option is there if this is something he is not interested in doing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quiltedsunflower Posted July 29, 2014 Report Share Posted July 29, 2014 I bought at a road show and got free set up. It was great! But now we are thinking about moving. I hope I can read the instructions BACKWARDS to take it apart and move it. It would probably had been easier if I put it together in the first place. I like the idea of doing it when you can call APQS if you get stuck. Good advise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barbm Posted July 29, 2014 Report Share Posted July 29, 2014 Quiltedsunflower, don't hesitate to call for help, either APQS Service or one of our Reps. I've set up and taken down so many tables (installs & shows) that I can do it in my head, so call me if you have any questions!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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