Mitsubishi sewing machine info

[DonInReno]

The previous owner just rigged up a tension unit he had on hand, or didnt know what he was doing - there’s no reason for a second tensioner on a single needle machine.   
 

I think your money is better spent saving for a walking foot machine and don’t sink anything new into this one - that’s also exactly what the previous owner thought as well.    Having said that, parts are cheap and if it’s fun for you who’s to say otherwise :-)

[cybernob]

22 hours ago, DonInReno said:

I think your money is better spent saving for a walking foot machine and don’t sink anything new into this one

Thanks for the advice as you said they're cheap so I've got the missing thread guide coming to put it back to normal. I'll still experiment with the second tensioner as I have it just to learn more :). When I get more serious though I'll get a walking foot.

[JCL]

I have a Mitsubishi electric DB-121 industrial sewing machine, like the one being discussed, that I would like to sell. 

As mentioned in the original post, I am unable to find much information about it so I'm hoping that someone can help me with information about this like how much are they worth, how old is it, where could I find a user manual, what is it used for, and is there an online platform where I could sell this? It's been sitting in my dad's garage for a while and needs a service which would need to be factored in to the price. 

Any information would be greatly appreciated. TIA

- Jessica 

[Quade]

These kind of machines aren't worth all that much money.  I got my Juki DDL-5550 for nothing on craigslist (which is in the same class as this machine). Literally nothing.  I just had to haul it away.  If it has a table and servo motor, I might start at $500 and be willing to drop the price if you get no bites.  If it's got an old clutch type motor (big heavy cast iron thing), I might start it at $300.   The table, if it as one, might be worth more than the machine itself. 

The problem with these machines is that they're pushing 300lbs total weight if they have a clutch motor.  That makes shipping problematic. The sewiing head itself weights 80 or so lbs. 

I'd just throw it on facebook market place and craigslist.  Most people don't assume you'll ship it on those sites. 

[Burkhardt]

14 hours ago, Quade said:

These kind of machines aren't worth all that much money.  I got my Juki DDL-5550 for nothing on craigslist (which is in the same class as this machine). Literally nothing.  I just had to haul it away.  If it has a table and servo motor, I might start at $500 and be willing to drop the price if you get no bites.  If it's got an old clutch type motor (big heavy cast iron thing), I might start it at $300.   The table, if it as one, might be worth more than the machine itself. 

The problem with these machines is that they're pushing 300lbs total weight if they have a clutch motor.  That makes shipping problematic. The sewiing head itself weights 80 or so lbs. 

I'd just throw it on facebook market place and craigslist.  Most people don't assume you'll ship it on those sites. 

Did you notice she's down under? Guessing the market could be different.

[Quade]

Could be no doubt.   I'd still suggest it's not a particularly desirable machine. You can buy a brand new juki in this class with table and servo for under $1000 US. 

https://www.amazon.com/Juki-DDL-8100-Lockstitch-1-Needle-DDL8100e/dp/B07Q5NHZCP/