used equipment value?

names · June 26th, 2014, 08:52 PM

I am shopping some used units...could someone give me an opinion on the value of a babylock bmp8 2008 year model.....with basic hoops ....

Also looking at a happy hcs 1201 30. Year 2007....
With hat hoop.....
Thank you for your time......

names · July 9th, 2014, 10:58 AM

I am still shopping, any advice on where I can go for some advice?

A RiCOMA RCM-1501PT 2008 year model has come up ......
they want 4k and I was thinking that was a bit much for the year,

Thanks!!

pd87 · July 9th, 2014, 02:22 PM

Wouldn't recommend Ricoma, especially the older ones. China Brand machines can be very tricky, that’s why they are so cheap.
In the industrial sector the manufacturing year is not that important. A good maintained Tajima or Barudan from 1998 will deliver an excellent stitch quality (Most probably better than a 2014 Ricoma... ) So don't look just on the age...
A Happy HCS might be a good choice if it is well maintained and if you don't run it too hard. But it is a semiprofessional embroidery machine and it ages a lot quicker than a Happy HCA or HCD. I wouldn't spend more than 4.000-5.000 USD for a unit this age.
But it might be better to have a look on older industrial type machines.
Babylock is popular between home users, not professionals, so you have to ask in a different forum.

Sclark · June 19th, 2015, 12:32 PM

I have a Tajima NEO for sale single head with all the hoops/quick frames/thread/backing and additional fonts. Runs like the day I got it. So, in my opinion the Tajima is the way to go. If your interested in purchasing contact me.

gt8scott · June 19th, 2015, 10:22 PM

How much are you asking for the Tajima NEO ?