Buying a used machine...I need your opinion!

jflasteele02 · December 22nd, 2009, 04:59 PM

Hey everyone. I'm new here, but have enjoyed looking at the forums for a while. I've been looking at upgrading from my Brother Innov-is 900d and found a machine this morning at the Brother dealer in my area. They are willing to sell me a pre-owned Brother Innov-is 4000d with a one year warranty and free classes for $2000 + my trade (which they said would be worth the $600 I paid for it a year ago). I'm thinking that this is a good deal, but I would love your opinions on it. It looks like a very nice machine and has all of the accessories and cases with it. The one thing that I'm hesitant about is that it has a pretty high (or so I think) stitch count. They said it has 25,134,000 stitches. They have serviced it and say that it is in excellent condition. I asked them to put my name on it and I would pick it up in the morning, but would love to have your opinions.

Thanks in advance for your advice!

Leigh Ann

Alan_Hepburn · December 22nd, 2009, 08:11 PM

I got a used 4000D last July from my local store - I didn't have a trade-in, and I got the machine for $2999 if I recall. I don't remember how many stitches it had on it when I bought it, but it's worked pretty flawlessly for me so far. I also got a 1-year warranty, and $50 worth of supplies - I think it's a great deal!

jflasteele02 · December 22nd, 2009, 08:17 PM

Thanks so much! I really appreciate your opinion. =)

SunEmbroidery · December 27th, 2009, 08:26 PM

I assume you've carefully checked sew-outs from the "new" machine?