Redstilettos Posted January 25, 2016 Report Share Posted January 25, 2016 There are one or two used machines I may be interested in, but a question for all of you seasoned users: When I am looking for a used machine, how many stitches are "too many" (or too used) to really be considered? Is there such a problem? I would think at some point a machine could wear out...right? What is 'too high' a number? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RunningThreads Posted January 25, 2016 Report Share Posted January 25, 2016 I don't think there is a problem with being too used. Brenda's Millie is ten years old and has been running 30 plus hours a week since new. The most expensive repair so far was the motor which we just replaced. We've replaced the wheels a couple of times and done bushings for the needle bar, rocker and hopping foot. All together maybe a thousand dollars over the ten years. Stitch counters on APQS machines are fairly recent ours don't have them. I haven't seen anything on an APQS machine that you can't service at home. BTW my Ultimate 1 is over 16 years old and it also runs 30 plus hours a week since I bought it 5 years ago. Nigel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeidiP Posted January 26, 2016 Report Share Posted January 26, 2016 I would not hesitate getting a used APQS machine, even a vintage machine like the Ultimate. If there is a specific machine you are looking at, you might get the serial number and check with APQS to see what service has been done. There have been some lightly used machines on this Forum. If you're patient, there's a fantastic deal waiting for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redstilettos Posted January 26, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 26, 2016 Thank you so much for the information, everyone. With the price of these machines, biting the bullet would be a bit easier if I knew it wouldn't be a bad investment Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimerickson Posted January 26, 2016 Report Share Posted January 26, 2016 Red: If using the machine every day is your intention, they are NOT a bad investment. Just make sure you buy a first line machine (APQS, A-1, Gammill, Innova, Nolting Pro, or Prodigy). They are industrial quality, really durable, repairable, and will serve you well for decades. Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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