I don't know anything about the value of the machine but Roland's post pretty well covered everything else I had to say .... when buying a used machine, it should be gone over by a qualified tech and certified "good to go". Getting some sort of warranty with a used machine purchase will give the buyer piece of mind. And when buying privately, definitely check to see if there are any liens on the machine. Bob Roland R. Irish III wrote: >I see the 'buy it now' is $8000......our Amaya is about the same >age...and I passed last fall on getting 2 of the demo units from New >Jersey training center...totally overhauled, inspected, all parts >replaced that could get replaced, warranty, and extended warranty >available...for just about that same amount. >Actual value of the machines now this age would be $5000 or >LESS....and I wouldn't touch them unless you either ARE a Melco >trained service tech, or can GET Melco to sell you an extended >warranty on a used machine sold by 3rd party... >without that warranty-you could easily get soaked for $1000+ for the >first repair job! >Other used amaya's have been listed with serial numbers, total stitch >count or hours used, general condition, etc. >I would also check to make sure the machine doesn't have a LIEN on >it...if it was bought on a lease, it belongs to the Lease company >until they get paid off... >hope someone doesn't get burned on this! >Roland >=========================================================== > >The AmayaUsers Mailing List >Website: http://www.amayausers.com >Discussion Board: http://www.amayausers.com/boards >Subscribe/Unsubscribe: http://www.amayausers.com/list > >=========================================================== > > > > =========================================================== The AmayaUsers Mailing List Website: http://www.amayausers.com Discussion Board: http://www.amayausers.com/boards Subscribe/Unsubscribe: http://www.amayausers.com/list ===========================================================