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    Old 01-08-2011, 06:28 PM
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    I recently got a settlement for a car wreck-not a whole lot and I still haven't found a job yet. I saw a Juki machine LA, with aluminum stand, stitch regulator,and QAC program, and about eight feet with it and plastic patterns for the stylus to follow, its all for $2700.00 does that sound good? I have sweatted over this for days, is there a better deal out there? Linda
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    Old 01-08-2011, 06:31 PM
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    Got to be honest here, why are you looking to spend that much money if you are working yet?
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    Old 01-08-2011, 06:34 PM
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    'Got to agree with this response. Prioritize! In this economy, there will always be a deal to be had. Take care of your family first.



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    Got to be honest here, why are you looking to spend that much money if you are working yet?
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    Old 01-08-2011, 06:43 PM
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    Are you considering using the machine to generate extra cash while you job hunt?
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    Old 01-08-2011, 06:49 PM
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    I would hang on to my cash for now....
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    Old 01-08-2011, 06:50 PM
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    I didn't think Juki made long arms? What model is this? If it's only a 9" throat I wouldn't pay that price for it. Job or no.
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    Old 01-08-2011, 06:52 PM
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    Think I would feed myself before I bought a LA...
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    Old 01-08-2011, 06:54 PM
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    I agree, with no job I would be scared to death to spend money for this. I don't mean to be a downer, this economy is just scary right now.
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    Old 01-08-2011, 06:58 PM
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    First off, Jukis are not longarms. If you're thinking about doing longarming as a business, you need to buy a real longarm to attract most customers. (No offense to Juki owners, because it is a very good sewing machine.) And yes, there is ALWAYS a better deal out there if you wait long enough. Unless I had enough money in the bank to tide me over for at least 2 years, I would follow the advice already given and find a job first, and then I would make sure that job was going to last for a while before spending any "fun" money. (2 years because it can easily take that long to find a job in this economy.)
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    It might be a good deal if you had steady employment. Keep the money. There will always be machines out there waiting for you once you get a job.
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