[amayausers] Re: Used Amaya on Ebay
- From: "Ed Orantes" <e3m@xxxxxxx>
- To: <amayausers@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Sat, 19 Aug 2006 10:03:59 -0500
Man, I'd like to have Steve in my pocket next time I buy a new car.
He's good.
All of these are excellent points. And unless you know the person selling,
I'll say again, "Buyer Beware".
These machines are just like automobiles. Once you drive it off the lot,
the value dramatically drops. It has more to do with things like a very
narrow market. They have to be interested in the Amaya specifically, they
have to have their own training, they have to be willing to pick up the unit
from you or you have to be willing to build a crate. If you're not willing
to take a loss, why would someone buy from you and not have support from
Melco. This is not even to mention whether or not the machine is in good
working order.
I've watched machines on ebay sit with no bid many of times because the
seller was asking way too much for the machine. At the same time, I've also
seen a "fool and his money part" locally. They paid a little over $8K for
an EM-6 which I think dates back to the early 90's. Machine was in horrible
shape but they thought they were getting a good deal because it came with an
antiquated PC too.
If you don't do your homework, watch out!
If this machine were in great shape, maybe 4 to 5K.
Maybe.
Ed
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[mailto:amayausers-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx]On Behalf Of Steve Cohen
Sent: Saturday, August 19, 2006 6:59 AM
To: amayausers@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [amayausers] Re: Used Amaya on Ebay
Even though they only have a 6 feedback, the auction does say pickup only so
I would say it is probably a valid auction. (There have been many embroidery
machines advertised by scammers on ebay so be very careful about any
purchase.) I do question the point of why they are using a stock picture of
the XT and cant take a picture themselves or use a friends camera. If you do
win, I would call the person before driving to pick it up. There was an
Amaya advertised in Maine just a couple weeks ago for $5800 which didn't
sell but I think $6000 is still a good price. I would ask a lot of questions
before bidding. Number of hours, last time tech tuned it up, new rollers,
Amaya version software, serial number, etc. I would also email Melco service
and give them the serial number and ask if any transfer or other fees are
involved in buying a used machine. Keep in mind the costs for gas and to
rent a van move it too. Google maps gives good milage estimates. Wasn't 2002
or 2003 the first year Amaya came out? Call your tech and ask him what he
thinks about 2003 Amayas. Maybe Ed or Hugo can chime in on thier opinions.
Steve
From: "HK Acree" <hkacree@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
Reply-To: amayausers@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
To: <amayausers@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: [amayausers] Re: Used Amaya on Ebay
Date: Fri, 18 Aug 2006 23:43:01 -0700
To All,
Way skeptical here. I e-m'd the seller, cannot seem to get me the serial
number for the machine.......Food for thought..
Herb
Royal Embroidery
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Subject: [amayausers] Re: Used Amaya on Ebay
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> Hey Everyone,
> stumbled across this on E-bay tonight. I Don't know this machine person
or
> anything else and suggest you do your research if interested but, the
> price seems decent, and I remember that there was a few people interested
> in a used machine. good luck! :confused:
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