Opportunity is missed by most people because it is dressed in overalls and looks like work. - Thomas Edison
I have had Knight and Hotronix, and I'll also throw in Insta, good quality equipment from them all. And look around; a lot of folks think they're going to have a screaming t-shirt business, only to find out what most of us already know, and end up selling. Some good bargains to be had...Steve
I've got the Fusion and it was built with the platen having open space to the bottom so you can thread the shirt onto the platen.. Interesting, I didn't know the clam shell were threadable. You should double check that. The platen should be somewhat off the base of the press. If you purchase the caddie stand however you get the ability to thread the shirt onto the platen. If you take the $100 you would only need $199 more for that option.
90%+ of my shop is used equip at screaming deals.... I love a bargain!