What machines should I look for?

Good evening. I am looking to purchase an embroidery machine primarily for hats and some polos. I am sharing two SWF 1501 machines with someone and it isn't working out with our work loads. I was looking at a 2018 Ricoma 1501 he was asking $11k for it but I believe he would take $9k. But as I research and talk to others they are telling me to stay away from Ricoma?

I also seen a 2018 4-head Advance here on the forum and it is also local to me. They are asking about $14K for it....

Most of my jobs are 12-20 hats per customer. I have been growing for sure, some orders consist of 50-60 hats but it is not every day I see that..

Any used machines you recommend that I can buy from $6k-$12k?

Looking for something reliable and that will give out a good product. And also tech support/parts can be pretty accessible.

I am located in Florida.

Thanks!

Hello, I have advertised a Melco EMC 10 T Table top machine with Wilcom Embroidery Studio software.
I started out small like you.
This Machine is a little work horse. the Hat assembly is New!
I can email you additional pictures.
I'm only asking $ 4,000 for all of it. all the hoops and everything.

It would be an excellent start up machine, for you.
It was serviced regularly.
Also comes with a Parts machine!

Let me know if you want more pictures
Fran
I'm in North Georgia.