Cnielsen4130

Thank you guys for the replies: I am looking into the costs of a new machine, I do like the thought of the old iron being made in Japan vs china, and the machine I'm looking at is a very clean looking machine. Im still concerned about the back stitch length but I have seen stuff wiz has written about adjusting it to be the same whether it's in forward or reverse. I'm still waiting on details of extras included with it, and would try to negotiate the $900 asking price to maybe $600-$700 and see if they will budge. If not, I might hold off, and buy one setup and brand new. Great looking machine colt, that is exactly what I want! What a deal!

Hey guys, first time post here, but long time reader of all the endless information you all provide. What a great forum. I have a few questions about a machine I'm looking at buying, a consew 206- rb1. I think have read as much as I can find searching on here and it seems to be the machine that would work for my needs, in new to machine sewing leather, but sounds like with a servo motor upgrade and the correct pully combination, along with the appropriate needle I will be ok for what I want it for. The machine I'm looking at is used on craigslist, and seems to be in very clean condition, it is wonders by a retired Taylor and seems to have sat for a long time, but covered indoors and taken care of. (Oil and cleaned etc) I am only basing this off the info provided, but the owner seems honest and knows what he has. My question, he is asking $900 with table pedal etc, and in running condition. He is negotiable on price, and I said it seems alittle high from what I have seen online.... But this is local to me, and they seem hard to find. I realize this is the first model, and I can seem to find the differences between the 206 rb1, and the newer 2, 3, 4 or 5 models. What should I look for when buying a used machine? What is a fair offer for something like this? Should I hold out for a newer model? Any direction would be helpful. Thank you.