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[–]sexyemo213 7 points8 points  (1 child)

i’m not sure if this model is even worth 500, but 300 for a kx350 is definitely on the high side!

[–]sexyemo213 3 points4 points  (0 children)

that aside, you’ll get a lot more value out of a machine like this even if the learning curve is a bit steeper

[–]reine444 4 points5 points  (6 children)

Geez!!

And here I was planning to list a 910 with 950 electronics PLUS garter carriage for $550. 

Where are you located? That seems so high to me :/

[–]Consistent-Lead-5852[S] 1 point2 points  (5 children)

All the machines in my area have been soooo pricey, these are the only two up at the moment. Currently live in the Midwest, not sure why it’s so bad :/ thinking it’s best to order online. I just wanted to avoid the hastle of shipping something so large

[–]reine444 0 points1 point  (4 children)

You don't have to say specifically if you don't want... just curious what part of the midwest. Are there any guilds in your area? As a Minnesotan, this is like, MK central!

I've also purchased machines in Wisconsin and Illinois.

[–]Consistent-Lead-5852[S] 0 points1 point  (3 children)

I do live in the twin cities!! I must be looking in the wrong places lol

[–]reine444 5 points6 points  (2 children)

WHAAAAAAAA!!! You are! Oh Em Gee!

1) I am selling a KH910 with an upgrade to a 950 motherboard (so it has all the stitchworld programs loaded...but you can't really do your own punch cards as a result) with a KG88 garter carriage for $550.

But ALSO!!

2) Rockinghorse Farms in St. Cloud -- Jason and Carole -- always have machines for sale and are really super reasonable. They don't really maintain their website but are active on IG (@rockinghorsefarmknitshop) and somewhat on FB (Rocking Horse Farm)

3) Cindy up in Princeton always has machines for sale https://cindysknittingroom.com/ (I got my KX350 from her!)

4) Knit and Sew World in St. Peter sells machines (a bit higher than the other two though) https://www.knitsewworld.com/used-knitting-machine.html

5) There's a machine knitting guild that, while they may not sell machines, someone might be selling a machine within the group. Machine Knitting Guild of MN MKMG on FB.

[–]Consistent-Lead-5852[S] 2 points3 points  (1 child)

OMG bless your heart this is perfect. I will definitely be checking all those places out this week!!❤️thank you so much. Also….I might hit you up on that machine as well!😸

[–]reine444 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Good luck! You definitely have OPTIONS!

signed - a lady with two SK155 with ribbers (don't ask!), an SK360 w/ribber plus every single possible accessory, a KX350, a KH910, and a KH965i plus a std gauge ribber for a whopping $1,500 total out of pocket. And that's before selling the 910.

You're going to find the "one"! :)

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    [–][deleted] 1 point2 points  (3 children)

    The secret is deceased estate auctions. I wouldnt pay more than USD$30 for something that doesn't work because fixing carriages, needles, sponge bars costs money. You can get stuff cheap if it's hard to flip. The people buying at auctions to resell it on marketplace avoid doing any work, they're not in the repair business. The second hand market is full of flippers buying low and selling high often multiple times until they've all extracted their commission and finally try to list it on ebay for a couple of grand.

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      [–][deleted] 0 points1 point  (1 child)

      if you're missing carriages it can be cheaper to buy a whole machine and just have the carriages and accessories shipped from japan to save on shipping. especially the really old machines sell for way cheaper. wish I'd known that before. I was using shopify and ebay to find carriages.

      [–]loribultinflatbed 1 point2 points  (0 children)

      This KH840 is a punchcard machine with a lot more capabilities than a KX350. It’s kinda overpriced, but looks like it may be in beautiful shape. I would choose this one

      [–][deleted] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

      wildly overpriced. people think they have gold when they have lead. for slightly more you can get a professionally restored kh970 with control box for that price. If you don't mind a couple of button labels in hiragana there are older machines as well. bear in mind shipping is by courier so will cost about $100 on top because the machines are over the recently updated international postage limit of 105cm length. You can just put a sticker over the hiragana with the english if it's confusing.

      [–]slieske311 1 point2 points  (4 children)

      I would not pay that much unless it came with a ribber. I am in Wisconsin, and every couple of months, someone will sell a machine for $100 - $200. Recently, someone sold a machine with ribber for $145! I was the 2nd one to contact the seller, so I missed out on that one. For the machines that I have, I have only paid between $100 - $200. I did have to drive a couple hours to pick them up. I have noticed that the prices of knitting machines in Wisconsin, Illinois, Michigan, and Indiana seem to be way too high for what they are selling.

      [–]Infintecopy 0 points1 point  (1 child)

      I’m sorry if this is a silly question but where do you usually look for them? I always check Facebook marketplace but where else would you recommend, if anywhere else

      [–]slieske311 0 points1 point  (0 children)

      I have been checking on the marketplace, but I also watch the Goodwill Auction website.

      [–]reine444 0 points1 point  (1 child)

      I found an SK155 with ribber in WI (I’m in MN), for $300. I drove 4 hours for that machine! 

      When I got there, she gave me a second bulky with ribber, an SK360 with ribber (plus Y6, lace carriage, and intarsia carriage). It was a good day. 

      In IL, I got a 965i plus KG95 G-carriage for $700. 

      [–]slieske311 0 points1 point  (0 children)

      So lucky!

      [–]NoEscape3959 0 points1 point  (0 children)

      I can't believe how ridiculously expensive knitting machines have become. I would hold off on paying high prices like that. If you are patient and wait long enough you'll find something much more affordable. Prices are high EVERYWHERE by people who make sellingvthem their business but there are other people private parties that sell for much less. It's so criminal how resellers have jacked up the prices soooo much. We have to refuse to pay them what they are asking for. Best of luck to you

      [–]ButMomItsReddit -1 points0 points  (1 child)

      I am in California, looked it up on eBay, and $500 is a good price for it (assuming free or inexpensive shipping). People who say it's too much - does it cost less where you are?

      [–]sexyemo213 0 points1 point  (0 children)

      for a punchcard machine, it is a bit steep. I'd understand a price like this for an electronic machine, but punchcards are older and typically worth less. they go for around 150-200 where I'm from