craftyfox Posted April 14, 2012 Report Share Posted April 14, 2012 I need to sell my old machine. It is an APQS Ultimate XX, #442. 32" x 14" throat, yes, it is an XX large throat. BIGGGGGGG quilts. 14' table, Bobbin thread cutter. Still runs great and beautiful stitches. Thanks to my wonderful husband, the very informative and helpful Patti Bulcher and previous owner Joyce Cox, I now own a like new 2005 Millie. Whoo hoo! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CWBowser Posted April 15, 2012 Report Share Posted April 15, 2012 You are going to love the machine. Remember to practice, practice, practice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K. Szymaszek Posted April 15, 2012 Report Share Posted April 15, 2012 Congrats on the new machine. I have no use for a new machine but was struck by all your windows as I don't have any in my basement studio. I don't mind when I'm down there, but think I would like walls of them someday! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyfox Posted April 15, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 15, 2012 I am in the sunroom we never used. I love the windows. The practicing is fun too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shellyf Posted April 16, 2012 Report Share Posted April 16, 2012 What is your price on this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyfox Posted April 16, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 16, 2012 we were told by an APQS rep that it is worth $3,500. You manage shipping. My husband said he would take best offer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyfox Posted April 19, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 19, 2012 still for sale. Great machine a real work horse. will take best offer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyfox Posted April 28, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 28, 2012 Still for sale. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
belquilt Posted April 29, 2012 Report Share Posted April 29, 2012 Congrats on your new machine! Can you tell potential buyers : 1) What year this model is 2) Non-stitch regulated? Can it be upgraded if it doesn't? 3) Add ons you have done? 4) is that a Motorized advance you have a picture of? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyfox Posted April 29, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 29, 2012 It is a motorized advance, love it. It is non stitch regulated, bummer. It does have bobbin thread cutter. You can do really, really large blocks or pantos in one pass. I do not know if it can be upgraded. I would think you can put IQ on it if you want. Biiiiiiiigggggg designs. The frame extends out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katydids Posted April 29, 2012 Report Share Posted April 29, 2012 Originally posted by craftyfox I would think you can put IQ on it if you want. Biiiiiiiigggggg designs. The frame extends out. It was just service by an APQS rep. unfortunately, this machine does not have a needle positioner, therefore you cannot add an IQ to it. It could be sent to the factory to have a needle positioner installed, then you could add IQ. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
belquilt Posted April 30, 2012 Report Share Posted April 30, 2012 Thanks, good to know. I know someone looking. This sounds like a great machine! Could you post what year the model was made? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyfox Posted April 30, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 30, 2012 It is machine #442. Can anyone tell me the year? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitepinesquilter Posted April 30, 2012 Report Share Posted April 30, 2012 Hi Sue, My Ultimate I has a serial number in the later 200's. It is from around 1990. The records were not computerized at that time, and when they did get records computerized our earlier ones were not entered. If you knew the name of the original owner they possibly can find maintenance records under that name, according to my experiences down in DM when they checked on this for my machine. My real question is this, though - if the machine was recently serviced and they told you a resale value of $3500, why would anyone be questioning that? Age is not the issue with these machines, it is the high quality of their design and materials that make them retain their value as well as how they are maintained. I have several friends, and I see quite a few here on the forum, that search far and hard for antique all metal sewing machines, ie: Featherweights, and will pay a pretty penny for them. Why? Because they are worth it because of their design and stitch quality. Ditto for APQS machines! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitepinesquilter Posted April 30, 2012 Report Share Posted April 30, 2012 Originally posted by Katydids Originally posted by craftyfox I would think you can put IQ on it if you want. Biiiiiiiigggggg designs. The frame extends out. It was just service by an APQS rep. unfortunately, this machine does not have a needle positioner, therefore you cannot add an IQ to it. It could be sent to the factory to have a needle positioner installed, then you could add IQ. Just sayin' here, when I checked in at Des Moines about bringing my machine in for upgrades such as this on my Ulti I (before I had Intellistitch added on) I was told they no longer were doing that. Possibly because they are only doing this for the green machines they sell? I don't know, but I would sure check into whether they would upgrade with a needle positioner on this if you are a potential owner with intentions of adding IQ. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyfox Posted April 30, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 30, 2012 Thanks, Marci. Great info. I think these APQS MACHINES are work horses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark Posted April 30, 2012 Report Share Posted April 30, 2012 #442 was manufactured in 1991. If the machine has a lower thread cutter on it then it does have a needle positioner on the machine. However on the older machines, the needle positioner only stopped needle up. So I am pretty sure that the IQ could be added to this machine but you would want to check with Zoltan on that to make sure. Hope this helps! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katydids Posted April 30, 2012 Report Share Posted April 30, 2012 Oops. Maybe it was the needle up/down this one doesn't have... I know we had to turn the flywheel to get the needle to go up and down. Will have to check on that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyfox Posted April 30, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 30, 2012 Thanks, Mark and Patti. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pireuille Posted March 11, 2015 Report Share Posted March 11, 2015 Is this machine still for sale? Paula in indiana Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QuiltGuy Posted March 11, 2015 Report Share Posted March 11, 2015 That ad was from 2012 so it seems unlikely and Craftyfox was Last Active Nov 28 2014 04:49 PM according to her profile. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jgardog Posted March 12, 2015 Report Share Posted March 12, 2015 Nolting has one in their used equipment section for $5,900. FYI. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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