Used Consew 206 Rb-1/artisan 2618

[THE Buckeyes]

Why not a new Consew rb205-6 for 1270.00 shipped or a Consew p1205rb for 1095.00 includes shipping?

I just have been reading terrible things about the new Consews so I never gave it a second thought.

If you are serious about wanting to make bags and things, I think you would be better off buying a cylinder arm machine unless you could find something used much cheaper. You seam to be on the higher end of used machines where you are. There are definitely parts of the country where finding a used leather machine is difficult and the prices are much higher. I searched classifieds for almost a year before I bought my 206 for 400$

Yea and I could get the flatbed attachment as well. But to one of the previous point by George, do I want to deal with changing the setup for the lighter work when needed.

[THE Buckeyes]

So I actually ended up finding a Seiko STH-8BLD with table and clutch motor for $350 off of craigslist. I thought this was a good deal considering the shop I went to had a new one with 3/4 servo for $1,500 +tax.

The only problem he said was the thread was breaking and he didn't have time to put into. So I figured that even if it needed a repair, it would put me in a good spot. $350 for the machine + $150 new motor + $200 misc labor and material costs= $700.

Anyone have experience with the Seiko?

I will say for anyone searching Craigslist, it can be tricky because you don't know what the seller is listing it as. You could have someone list a perfectly good leather machine as just a sewing machine and never see it depending on what your search keywords were.