How long do you expect high-end sewing machines to last? Will this be my forever DSM
#61
I purchased a Janome 6600 about 4 years ago but I know that there will be newer machines with new add-ons or functions that I won't be able to live without... so I did not buy my machine with the idea I needed it to last 20 years... but I am confident it will.
#62
Don't know about the "high end", but my Kenmore from 45 years ago still sews perfectly, never been to the shop. I do have a Viking Sapphire, but frankly got tired of all the bells and whistles and how finicky it is. I do use it for special features - stitches etc. But give me a older one for reliability.
#63
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Yes, this is so true. Also, many of the posts are referring to non-computerized machines which is very different from what I was asking about. Hopefully, 15 to 20 years from now, I can say my BL Crescendo is purring along, but I think that is questionable with today's electronics. Regardless, I am in heaven with my new Crescendo!!
#64
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Vintage machines go on forever..The new ones not so long. Depends on how you use it and maintain it...My repairman says you can't beat the old machines. But, it is nice to have all the bells and whistles the new machines have.
#65
My Bernina that do my quilts on is 21 years old. I did have to have the tension mechanism replaced, but I expect to keep it as long as they are able to repair it. However, with my Bernina machine that I do embroidery with has the problem that the box that I use to transfer designs to the embroidery card is no longer supported by the company that makes it. So when I got a new computer, the box would not work with it. So I had to keep my old computer so that I could write on the card that goes to my machine. Suspect that they stop supporting products to force you to buy new stuff. I call it vulture capitalism. I understand that there is a box out there that will work with my new computer, but I'm just annoyed that I have to buy something new!
#67
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Join Date: Jan 2011
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Are you sure you don't mean stitches instead of hours? Someone would have had to have sewn on the machine hourly, every day, for over 37 years straight to get 325000 hours on a machine. I thought Babylock displays stitches...mine does anyway.
#68
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Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: Currently Mosquito (which is outside of Placerville) California
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I simply love my Janome Horizon 7700. Before that I simply loved my Janome MC 4900. Hated my Riccar for 25 years, it preceded my Janomes. As I purchased each of the Janomes I thought to myself THIS is my forever machine. However, I am currently lusting over the 8900. The good news is the my dealer will give me whatever I paid for the last one I bought from him towards the new one. It takes a little bit of the pain out. I am keeping my 7700 for the time being because she does everything I want, every time I want. I am only 53, so while I know my machine will outlast me, I'm not entirely certain, ever, that it is my LAST one.
#69
Don't know about the "high end", but my Kenmore from 45 years ago still sews perfectly, never been to the shop. I do have a Viking Sapphire, but frankly got tired of all the bells and whistles and how finicky it is. I do use it for special features - stitches etc. But give me a older one for reliability.
#70
Machine you buy now are VERY different from machines made years ago. I've sold all brands of machines and can tell you straight, Bernina and Pfaff aren't worth the price tag. Brother is value for money but like most of the others, no metal frame and not built to last. Janome is the best you can buy. Seriously.
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