Good deal, bad deal?
06-21-2010, 01:09 PM
#12
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buying a used machine is a crap shoot - it could be the best machine in the world - it could also conk the second time you turn it on -
I'm pretty sure warranties do NOT transfer....
also check out this link with reviews:
http://www.sewingmachinereviewer.com...-topaz-30.html
I'm pretty sure warranties do NOT transfer....
also check out this link with reviews:
http://www.sewingmachinereviewer.com...-topaz-30.html
06-21-2010, 01:15 PM
#13
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Location: Brighton, MI
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By buying from a private owner you are inheriting her problems and would get minimal support from your LQS. The lessons on an Embroidery machine are invaluable. You should talk to your dealer and see what the best deal they can cut you on a new one is. Many LQS need the sales right now to stay afloat and they are willing to deal on the prices.
06-21-2010, 05:31 PM
#17
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Originally Posted by Quilt Kitty
Originally Posted by Grama Lehr
Why is she selling it?? :roll:
06-21-2010, 05:39 PM
#18
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Originally Posted by Quilt Kitty
I'm about to receive a small settlement. I'm putting aside approximately 2G's for a new sewing & embroidery machine. A young lady pulled me aside in my LQS and offered to sell me her Viking topaz 30 for twenty-seven hundred dollars, in which she purchased earlier this year. She says she's only sewn on it for about 60-90 days. Good deal or bad deal? I've never seen or sewn on the machine. What questions should I ask regarding a used machine? How do I know if I'll be given all the things that go with the machine? Help.
Do you have a Husvarna Viking Dealer in your area? If you do I would suggest that you pay them a visit and talk to them about the Topaz and maybe even take a test drive. Often times they will have gently used machines that they have serviced and will warranty. They also will offer you free classes. My local Husq dealer gets a lot of trade-in's because people upgrade. You can find very good deals on these gently used machines and you will have the full support of the dealer. I own a Husq and love it so I think it would be worth your time to check this out further. Good luck
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06-21-2010, 05:58 PM
#19
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Location: Minnesota
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I think you should buy your Viking thru a dealer instead of an individual because they do tune them up and make sure the machine works. You may end up paying a lot if the machine brakes and that person you are thinking of buying it from won't be able to give you service on it or any guarantee.
06-21-2010, 06:07 PM
#20
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Location: Illinois
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Not sure about what is being said about warrenty work. My Viking was purchased in another state and my local dealer does the warrenty work. My sister has one purchased in another state as well, and her local dealer does the warrently work.
I would check out the warrenty issue closely. It would be a deal breaker if I could not get the warrenty honored. Viking comes with either a 20 or 25 year warrenty( I can not remember specifically) , so you would be giving up alot.
I would check out the warrenty issue closely. It would be a deal breaker if I could not get the warrenty honored. Viking comes with either a 20 or 25 year warrenty( I can not remember specifically) , so you would be giving up alot.
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