Dealers in North FL, South GA?

[JHLeatherwood]

Are there any industrial sewing machine dealers in north FL/South GA, or within 100-150 miles of Jacksonville? Looking to buy in mid to late May, most likely.

Some random thoughts as I've been considering this.

I think I'm settled on the Cobra 26 for a machine to replace the estate-sale Consew 332R I have now.

I'd be more than happy to support a forum sponsor (I've talked with Bob and Robert already), but even at $4/gallon, it would be cheaper (and better for me, as a newby) to see and touch the machine before I buy. My tentative budget is about $2,000 ish, and I'd rather get $500 more machine than spend that money on crate and freight.

I do some wallets, but mostly bracelets/cuffs, sheaths, and holsters as word is getting out to some of my friends and their families.

I like the versatility of a cylinder bed with flat adapter, as I'd like to make motorcycle accessories down the road.

Price is of course a consideration, as this is slowly moving from a hobby into a side hustle.

Pfaff has a great reputation, but it also sounds like their parts and accessories are expensive.

Information overload is a real thing at this point - I think I've read 1,000 threads here and other places. If I've missed an obvious option, please let me know.

James

[JHLeatherwood]

Bump for visibility. Nobody knows of a dealer within a couple hundred miles of Jacksonville

[Constabulary]

Took me only a few minutes to find something similar to the Cobra 26

https://unisew.com/used-machines-and-equipment/used-sewing-machines/walking-foot/typical-tw3-341/

Seems to be in good shape.

Have a Tandy in your area? They are also selling the Cobra 26:

https://tandyleather.com/collections/machines/products/cobra-class-26

Edited April 22, 2021 by Constabulary

[JHLeatherwood]

3 hours ago, Constabulary said:

Took me only a few minutes to find something similar to the Cobra 26

https://unisew.com/used-machines-and-equipment/used-sewing-machines/walking-foot/typical-tw3-341/

Seems to be in good shape.

Have a Tandy in your area? They are also selling the Cobra 26:

https://tandyleather.com/collections/machines/products/cobra-class-26

I appreciate your looking for me!

That dealer is in Miami - just a hair over 340 miles. And I've never heard of the brand "Typical." Having just been burnt (my own fault for insufficient research and knowledge) on a used machine, I'm skeptical, even from a dealer. I could make a long road trip day(10 hours on the road, plus gas and food sntops, plus time i the shop), but if the dealer's that far away, I may as well support a LWN sponsor and get support over the phone.

I'm in the local Tandy store TOO often - and I talked to them. They drop ship from the Leather Machine Co directly to me - they won't even accept delivery at their business (and save me the residential liftgate charge).

[Constabulary]

Your decision of course. I would not hesitate buying a Typical machine if I would need a machine of this class.

Some information on Typical.

https://www.vetrontypical-europe.com/

Maybe (don´t know) Typical could be even be a better quality than some other brands.

I understand that distance to a dealer and drop shipping can be an issue but you live where you live and sometimes you have to bite the bullet.

Regarding support - check the leather sewing machine section here - you get a lot of "non dealer support" here no matter the brand. If a LW member here has technical knowledge then he usually shares what he knows and especially LW member UWE "dives deep into it" to help folks with their machines. Just recently there are some threads on 341 / 1341 machines (which basically is the Cobra 26).

https://leatherworker.net/forum/topic/95196-set-up-of-juki-ls-1341-type-machine/

But again - your decision. If it was me I would buy it.

EDIT:

scroll down here to USA - Looks like Atlanta Attachment in GA is supporting Typical machines.

https://www.vetrontypical-europe.com/salespartner-vetrontypical

 

Edited April 23, 2021 by Constabulary