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11-09-2011, 09:15 PM
#11
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Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Old Station, CA
Posts: 574
I have a 7700 and wouldn't trade it for anything. Everything on it is great even the fmq. I know they can make you a better deal than that, tho. Mine was also used for the class my dealer took and I got it for $2,500 without a trade in. She would have given me $800 trade-in for mine but I need old one for classes, etc. 7700 is too heavy for a class machine UNLESS you are under 55. Good luck in this venture.
11-09-2011, 11:01 PM
#13
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Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: Alabama
Posts: 486
I also have a Bernina 1230 that has been a jewel, but I bought a Horizon about 18 months ago, mostly for the extra harp space, and love it to pieces. Try to get your dealer to throw in some goodies like the table or extra Acufeed feet, if he won't come down any on that price.
11-10-2011, 04:49 AM
#15
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Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Durham, NC
Posts: 851
My DH would love to replace my Bernina with a newer, top of the line model but I am sticking with my 1260! I bet you find that you will be using your older machine the most even if you make this purchase. I will tell you that my sewing machine repair person (a lady!) told me she would love to find one of these machines (1260) for sale for herself.
11-10-2011, 07:39 AM
#17
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Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: Juno Beach, Fl
Posts: 113
I thank all those people "friends" who took the time to read my post, consider, and then offer their thoughts...I really was touched and read them all to my husband, noting that they came from all over...amazing....today I am going to the World Quilt Show in West Palm Beach so I'll get to check out several dealers...we live in a life care facility (I'm soon to be 78) and my idea is to use what little money we have left and my husband pulls back worrying that we won't have enough to last....it makes for interesting conversation that never is too serious, mostly done with a smile...life is good! Hattie
11-10-2011, 08:08 AM
#18
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Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Boston, MA area
Posts: 970
Hi Hattie,
I have the Horizon and love it. I'm sure that you can get a better deal with your trade-in. Maybe save more with a show machine or a trade-in to the dealer.
My MIL's middle name was Hattie. My DH was always told that his mother's name was Molly Happy because she was such a happy baby. Only after we got her original birth certificate did we find out that it was really Hattie.
Good luck,
Cathy
I have the Horizon and love it. I'm sure that you can get a better deal with your trade-in. Maybe save more with a show machine or a trade-in to the dealer.
My MIL's middle name was Hattie. My DH was always told that his mother's name was Molly Happy because she was such a happy baby. Only after we got her original birth certificate did we find out that it was really Hattie.
Good luck,
Cathy
11-10-2011, 08:29 AM
#19
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Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: St. Augustine, Fl and Nashville, Ga.
Posts: 267
I would look for a Bernina - if that was what you loved. I'm not sure I could go back to my old machine after sewing on a Bernina. It is not the top of the line but it just is a great machine.
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