[Shirts99]

Hi everyone,

I came across a Roland GX-24 vinyl cutter for $1200 it's used approx 7 yrs old. The outer casing is quite roughed up. The cutter does run I have seen it in action.

I guess the question is should I go for it or should I leave it and buy a new one?

Any suggestions from anyone who has expierence with the cutters would be appreciated.

Thanks.

 

[jangele84]

Well, why dont you look up online to see if there is another way to get a new cutter, there is more brands. I understand that Rolands are very good but when new. I would not buy a cutter that old. Actually, my Roland GX-24 just stopped working yesterday and it was only two years old. I always took care of it, but for some reason the motor does not respond. Just to give you an idea, the tech guys told me they charge $125 an hour for repairing it + parts cost + shipping = alot of $$ Just think about that. You probably want to get a new cutter. I just got a new cutter last night (im still waiting for it, it will be here tomorrow morning, yes!) I did not have the funds to buy another Roland, so I got a Copam series 2500 which I read its not bad for the price ($749). I did some research all day yesterday to be able to find a good cutter that would fit my budget.

I know that everybody wants to get a good brand, but for my experience its not that great to have your cutter broken down in the middle of a job and having clients waiting for their orders.

So good luck,

 

[gerry]

I have a roland about as old and it still runs great. 1200.00 is pretty steep for one that old, i'd consider it if it was 400. maybe.

 

[IYFGraphics]

I'd have to agree....$1200 for a used GX24 is really high, there was a guy just a few days ago here on TSF that sold his for $500 and from the pics it looked very good.

http://www.t-shirtforums.com/tf-classifieds/t124768.html

Hope this helps.

 

[Shirts99]

Thanks Juan, I will have a look at the Copam series online and go from there. It's too bad to hear about your Roland so far all I heard from everyone I spoke to is that they are like work horses. Hopefully, your new cutter does everything you want it too and without any issues. Goodluck!

 

[Shirts99]

@ Gerry and Jon, I had a feeling it was a rip off but I figured I would ask around anyways just to be sure. I feel better not leaving any cash with the guy now. Any suggestions on where in Ontario I could pick up a used GX-24 from a reliable source?

 

[Twanabee]

If your going to spend 1200 for a used one...a new one goes for about 1500. I would flip the difference and purchase new.

 

[Shirts99]

Hey Chuck,

Initially I was going new and probably still will, this used cutter just came out of no where so I thought I would just ask around if it was worth the money. I have priced a few locations here in Ontario, Canada and it seems it will be in the 2200-2500 range before taxes.

 

[Twanabee]

Here in the us it's about 15 or 16 hundred. Didn't know you were in Canada. Look at the left in prefered vendor list and see if you can get a deal.

 

[theflowerboxx]

Buy a Graphtec CE-5000 it's as good if not better than the Roland GX-24 and it should be in your price range for a new one.

 

[buttonsHT]

Hey Chuck,

Initially I was going new and probably still will, this used cutter just came out of no where so I thought I would just ask around if it was worth the money. I have priced a few locations here in Ontario, Canada and it seems it will be in the 2200-2500 range before taxes.

Ebay. You can get new GX24s for about 1200-1700.

 

[Fidel]

Or consider refurbished. If the machine has gone through the hands of pros, if there's at least some warranty, and if the price is according.
That labor price of 125/h stuns me. That's probably more than most Mercedes services charge.

 

[bungy]

$125/hr is about the going rate for a tech here in Aust as well.
Our embroidery machine techs are around $100/hr on site and $60/hr travel time.
My last service call cost me over $2000 and he was here 2 days, all to replace a $9.00 part

 

[Nick Horvath]

Definately do not purchase a 7 year old cutter for $1200. That is too much money to pay for a GX-24 that old.

 

[Shirts99]

After seeing everyones post I probably will not go for the used machine. I was going to consider trying to talk him down on the price but I don't think it will work since he was so persistant that the deal hes giving me is the best one I will find in my area.

Thanks to everyone who responded, really appreciate the advice or I probably would have made the wrong decision.

Thanks,

Shirts99

 

[buttonsHT]

After seeing everyones post I probably will not go for the used machine. I was going to consider trying to talk him down on the price but I don't think it will work since he was so persistant that the deal hes giving me is the best one I will find in my area.

Thanks to everyone who responded, really appreciate the advice or I probably would have made the wrong decision.

Thanks,

Shirts99

show him the online price for new units and offer him $500