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==Used Embroidery Machines== | ==Used Embroidery Machines== | ||
A well serviced used embroidery machine is a perfect alternative to purchasing a new embroidery machine and the saving are generally. | A well serviced used embroidery machine is a perfect alternative to purchasing a new [[embroidery machine]] and the saving are generally. | ||
Used Embroidery Machines are usually less than 1/2 the price of new machines. For the same price of a new machine, two used machines can be purchased. | Used Embroidery Machines are usually less than 1/2 the price of new machines. For the same price of a new machine, two used machines can be purchased. | ||
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*"Workstation" Package - The author of this article does not have enough information to know what a Workstation Package consist of. | *"Workstation" Package - The author of this article does not have enough information to know what a Workstation Package consist of. | ||
*Basic Starter kit - Basic start kits can be purchased by embroidery machine supply dealers. | *Basic Starter kit - Basic start kits can be purchased by embroidery machine supply dealers. | ||
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==Example of used savings cost== | ==Example of used savings cost== | ||
Taking the example above, lets assume ''Consumer A'' purchases 2 used machines and ''Consumer B'' buys TWO used machine. | Taking the example above, lets assume ''Consumer A'' purchases 2 used machines and ''Consumer B'' buys TWO '''used embroidery machines'''. | ||
Lets call these people Bob and Sara. | |||
Bob pays an initial investment of $13,495.00 for his NEW embroidery machine | |||
Sara pays an initial investment of about $14,500.00 for her TWO used machines of the same example model as purchased by Bob. | |||
Sara initially pays more money but she has 2 heads. Bob decides to buy new and has a brand new machine that has never been used and some extras such as the starter kit, designs, etc. | |||
Sara and Bob do not like making a lot of money so, they decide to only charge customers for embroidery charges and digitizing fees. Sara and Bob do not charge for garments, do not charge for setup, do not charge for digitizing, off thread color fees, or anything extra. They only each charge the same amount of $10 per garment embroidered. | |||
Sara and Bob both get the same contract from a very large corporation willing to pay $10 per garment embroidered. Bob is really happy because he paid the extra money for the starter kit and has a lot of thread to use, and lots of predigitized designs that he paid for. Unfortunately for him, this corporation uses a teal green color that did not come with his starter kit. Sara likewise did not buy the starter kit so both Bob and Sara have to buy thread. They both buy plenty of spools to finish their contracts. | |||
This company has an indefinite number shirts to embroider. Their logo is one color and is 5000 stitches. | |||
Since Bob and Sara both have the same models of machines, and are running identical logos, their machine run at the exact same speeds. | |||
Lets assume a 5000 stitch logo in an absolute perfect world takes 5 minutes to embroidery. To make the calculations easier lets assume that both Bob and Sara are able to hoop their garments while the machines are running so, there is no down time. Again, this is a perfect world example. | |||
In our perfect world example, our machines can do 12 items per hour. That is approximately 100 items per day per machine. | |||
After the first day of embroidery this large company comes in to collect their first set of embroidered shirts. Bob delivers 100 items and Sara delivers 200 because she has 2 machines. | |||
Bob nets $1000 and Sara nets $2000 | |||
Bob and Sara are really lucky because this company decides to use both of them for their embroidery work. Sara and Bob have enough work to keep them busy all year. | |||
Bob and Sara continue this routine for a year. They work 225 days a year which is an average work year. Sara has done 45,000 items and Bob has done 22,500. | |||
Over the course of a year, Sara has embroidered 45,000 items at $10 each and nets $450,000. Bob has done half that but still did really good at a net of $225,000. | |||
However, both Bob and Sara --> | |||
==Sell Used Machines== | ==Sell Used Machines== | ||
Latest revision as of 20:08, 19 November 2013
Used Embroidery Machines are a great alternative for individuals or companies looking to get into the embroidery business.
Used Embroidery Machines
A well serviced used embroidery machine is a perfect alternative to purchasing a new embroidery machine and the saving are generally.
Used Embroidery Machines are usually less than 1/2 the price of new machines. For the same price of a new machine, two used machines can be purchased.
New VS Used
There are certain advantages to buying a used machine over a new machine and vice versa. For more information on the pros and cons of buying new or used, see the article New Embroidery Machines VS Used Embroidery Machines
Costs of New VS Used
Below is an example table of the costs of a Used Embroidery Machines versus a New Embroidery Machine
These numbers are based off a Japanese brand 2004 Embroidery Machine and what the price of the same model machine would be on the used market.
| Description | Price New | Price Used |
|---|---|---|
| Single Head Machine | $13,495.00 | ~$6,999.00 |
| 2 Year Warranty | Included | Generally 1 Year |
| Stand | $350 | Included |
| "Workstation" Package | $495 | ???* |
| Editing Software | $1995.00 | Full Digitizing and Lettering Included |
| Font Package | $595.00 | Full Digitizing and Lettering Included |
| Stock Designs | $99.00 | Not Included |
| Basic Starter kit | $350.00 | Not Included* |
| Discount | $3,884.00 | Not Included |
| Taxes | $887.50 | Not applicable on Used Equipment |
| Total | $13,495.00 | ~$6,999.00 |
Based on the total of the new machine in 2004 and the same machine 10 years later in 2014 on the used market is approximately 1/2 the price. For the same price that a consumer can purchase a NEW machine, they can purchase 2 used machines which will DOUBLE the embroidery output.
- "Workstation" Package - The author of this article does not have enough information to know what a Workstation Package consist of.
- Basic Starter kit - Basic start kits can be purchased by embroidery machine supply dealers.
Sell Used Machines
TheEmbroideryWarehouse Buys and Sells used embroidery equipment.
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