Trading, buying, selling: need advice on my next machine

[mdv99]

1 hour ago, ensitmike said:

MDV, thanks so much for the input! That is close, I'll have to look them up and maybe stop by. 

That said, have you checked out the New-Tech link I posted? It's $900! I am really considering it and that company is also in L.A. The biggest thing is quality control, which I'm not sure about, but I've found that so many of these machines are actually getting cranked out of the same factory. This goes for other industries as well. Even things like the REX servo motors vs the FamilySew... its all the same stuff. If not the same factory, almost always the same components.  I'm hoping Wiz has some insight about these house brands like New-Tech. If I stop by in person to check the machine out I'll let you know what I think.

I have read reviews that the people who own Goldstar don't take care of their customers, but I might be willing to take the risk for the price and just own the possibility I may have to wrench on it to get it perfect.

I guess it depends on your risk tolerance and available free time, in this case I have neither. 

I can't find the post now, but I read something from Uwe Grosse that said (I'm paraphrasing), all things being equal, he recommended buying close to home if possible because support is so critical to the operation of industrial sewing machines.  In the post he suggested two LA distributors; Atlas Levy and Alberoni.  (Atlas Levy has a less expensive option that you may want to look at.)  In my case I decided on the Cobra because the manufacturer is relatively close, they have a great reputation, and the brand is more recognizable if I want to resale it someday.

Edited October 17, 2019 by mdv99

[Louiesdad]

You might want to look up the local traveling repair men/women, pay an hour of their time, then ask them for leads on used equipment for sale, that they service, you will save $$$ and get good advice.