Husqvarna Viking & Pfaff machines
09-21-2010, 09:23 AM
#11
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Location: Round Rock,Texas
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Madquilter,
You're so right about the difference between the old Pfaffs and the new models. The older ones require a forklift to move them and I think they've got a different "feel" too.
I just helped my friend pack a Pfaff 230 for shipping to her DD, that silly machine weighed 45# before we packed it.
:shock:
You're so right about the difference between the old Pfaffs and the new models. The older ones require a forklift to move them and I think they've got a different "feel" too.
I just helped my friend pack a Pfaff 230 for shipping to her DD, that silly machine weighed 45# before we packed it.
:shock:
09-21-2010, 09:41 AM
#13
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Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Northern Michigan
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i have a viking designer one and i do love my machine; that being said, really wish i had spent a little more time trying out different machines before purchasing it...it was a major investment (cost more than my long-arm machine) if i had it to do over again i think i would be leaning more toward a Bernina...my mom has an industrial one that is something like 30 years old and still a wonderful machine! the stitches are beautiful. i have a friend who had a pfaff, after 20 years she decided to upgrade and buy a new one, and replaced it with a new pfaff, she is very happy because of the dual feed.
i think the bernina's cost a couple grand less than the vikings/pfaffs...is there a reason you are not considering a new bernina? of course customer service should also figure into the equation.
i think the bernina's cost a couple grand less than the vikings/pfaffs...is there a reason you are not considering a new bernina? of course customer service should also figure into the equation.
09-21-2010, 10:15 AM
#14
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Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: Wichita, KS
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Originally Posted by Bobbin along
I have worked for Viking and also own a Designer 1, and i truely believe there is no better machine than a Viking. I have heard numerous stories from friends about their pfaffs --they like them, and then the computer parts went out, had to wait for months to get the replacement parts, and cost them a boatload of $$$. I understand that now Vikings are being manufactured in China--but what we didn't know before is that the computerized Vikings have been made there for several years--and they were still top of the line machines.
So, if my house were on fire, i would rescue my Viking!
So, if my house were on fire, i would rescue my Viking!
I totally agree! I have the Viking Sapphire 875Q and LOVE it. :)
09-21-2010, 10:39 AM
#18
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Location: Round Rock,Texas
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I love my Sapphire 875 too!! I used to sell Husqvarna and Singers. I fell in love with the 870 and bought one, then traded up to the 875 when it came out.
I have a Pfaff 1222E that's about 35 years old; I bought it used about 4 years ago and that's what I was using for quilting until the Sapphire came home with me.
I have a Pfaff 1222E that's about 35 years old; I bought it used about 4 years ago and that's what I was using for quilting until the Sapphire came home with me.
09-21-2010, 10:45 AM
#19
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Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: Santa Clarita, CA
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I have a Pfaff 2046 and a 2170. I got the 2170 because I wanted the embroidery also. I love both of these machines. I bot from a dealer in Valencia. The dealer has been wonderful about classes, questions and any help I need. I hope nothing changes .
09-21-2010, 11:11 AM
#20
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Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: East Tennessee/Smoky Mountains
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Originally Posted by Aully
What are the prices for pfaff embroidery machines?
(drumroll), $6000, plus tax. I'm sure they are more now, but the Bernina is closer to $10000.
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