Used Embroidery Machines
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.
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 |
- "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.
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.
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