You have done your research and have found a great embroidery Beverage Can Making Machine dealer. Now what? It all comes down to the options and features available. Here are the big ones:
Warranty and Classes
Make sure you get a warranty, especially if buying a previously owned machine from a dealership. Having a certified repair person on site is extremely valuable.
The dealer should offer classes for new owners and, much of the time, they are free.
Hoop Size
Size does matter in machine embroidery because you are limited by the size of your hoop. Designs are digitized and sold according to hoop sizes. Standard hoop sizes are 4×4 up to 9×14 and beyond.
That doesn’t mean that you have to purchase all hoop sizes for your machine (most machines come with two hoops), but you want to be able to use bigger hoop sizes if desired.
Design Transfer
Design cards and conversion boxes are old school. Make sure you can either download designs directly to your machine via a thumb drive or USB cord connected to your computer.
Another consideration is the computer you use. Most design formats are PC compatible. If you use a Macintosh or Apple computer, you may need additional software to transfer design files to your embroidery machine.
Home Use or Business Use?
In addition to embroidery, do you want to be able to also use your machine to sew? Many machines have the capability to both embroider and sew.
When quilting, the throat width (area between the needle and the body of the machine) is important.
If buying a machine for business, you may want to consider a multi-needle machine.