Janome 7700 6600 6500
09-21-2011, 05:38 PM
#15
Junior Member
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: Bakersfield, CA
Posts: 160
last Christmas DH said he would like to get me a LA that a friend had for sale for $3500 (sweet fella that he is). I asked him if he knew how big they were and he said no then decided a 12 foot machine would not fit in an 11 foot sewing room. So, I eagerly told him I would love to have a Janome Horizon since I had sew on my 6500 for 4 years and loved it but would really like the built in walking foot and other wonderful features it has. He said "get on the internet and do your magic with the price!" He was referring to the way I can find really good bargains on the internet and was also great at getting a really good price by wheeling and dealing. Well, a couple of phone calls and a lot of time in front of the computer later I had a $2300 price and a trade-in for my 6500 of $750 (paid $1100 4 years ago on sale). (The check I wrote was for $1900!!!, tax included) PS - dealers can do their own specials on the price - not up to Janome!
I have never for one second been regretful of that purchase. It is absolutely awesome. If you have a trade-in and a dealer who will deal - go for it!!! The $1900 is a great price and should include the extension table and maybe some other freebies - go for it girl!!! Good luck!!! :thumbup: :thumbup:
I have never for one second been regretful of that purchase. It is absolutely awesome. If you have a trade-in and a dealer who will deal - go for it!!! The $1900 is a great price and should include the extension table and maybe some other freebies - go for it girl!!! Good luck!!! :thumbup: :thumbup:
09-21-2011, 08:42 PM
#20
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Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: Northern California mountains
Posts: 12,538
The 6600 is phased out. You should be able to get a better deal than that. Personnally the 7700 does not seem like a good thing to me. I don't want to pay for the embroidery options I don't want to use. Figure out what you really want.
Whatever you decide, be sure to take the new owners' class. I have been sewing for over 40 years but I learned a lot from my 2 classes. for example, I saw no reason for the start/stop button, but I put the foot pedal aside and only use the button now. My knees and lower back are much happier. My dealer told us about the options available. A couple I thought I would want I did not buy and others I did.
Go online and check the list prices. I think the 6600 lists at 1499.
Whatever you decide, be sure to take the new owners' class. I have been sewing for over 40 years but I learned a lot from my 2 classes. for example, I saw no reason for the start/stop button, but I put the foot pedal aside and only use the button now. My knees and lower back are much happier. My dealer told us about the options available. A couple I thought I would want I did not buy and others I did.
Go online and check the list prices. I think the 6600 lists at 1499.
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