Avante 18 vs APQS Lenni
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Avante 18 vs APQS Lenni
I am wanting to know from all you nice folks on the Board which one you would choose. I had a Tin Lizzy 18 but she has decided to die on me. I had her for 12 yrs but the service for this company has been a nightmare in the past and I do not wish to deal with them to get her fixed. I have decided to buy a new machine. I have narrowed it down to the Avante 18 or APQS Lenni. If you have either of these machines, please let me know any pros or cons you have had with them. I know that there are other machines out there but I want to keep with a dealer that is close to me. The dealers for each of these companies has been very nice to work with so far, answering my questions and allowing me to"play" on the machines. I value your opinions and want to thank you in advance for any advice and comments you make.
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I would suggest you go back and play some more on both machines. If dealer service is equal for both then pick the one that "feels" right for you. I have an Avante and don't regret my purchase one bit, I love it and my dealer is fantastic.
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I cut my FMQ teeth on a Lenni but now rent an Avante... I love the fact that APQS has a lifetime warranty and I often have tension issues on the Avante which I didn't have with Lenni. Would you have customer support from either where you live?
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I have a HQ Sweet 16 sit down I bought second hand. Handi Quilter in Utah has been a great support to me, since I had no dealer close to me to go to. The tension vexed me on that machine but I finally got it to a somewhat acceptable level, but I never considered that aspect of it seamless nor easy. I decided to take the plunge and bought a Lenni last fall. I like the machine and the service from the dealer and APQS has been great. I still have tension issues but I'm trying to work it out as it is a learning curve and I guess I'm a slow learner :-(. I got a Blissed set up and 12 ft table. It was one of the more affordable options in a new machine in a Longarm with a dealer near me I had confidence in. A Lenni is a bit lighter weight than an Avante I believe and is a 20" harp vs 18" on the Avante. I was concerned with adapting and felt less weight would be easier on me. I also like the Lifetime warranty and service. Good luck with your decision. It's not an easy one!
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