Looking at machines
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I have two what are called now vintage Viking machines - both are from the mid '70's. I have had one since it was new and the other I purchased a few years ago from a friend who could no longer sew. I use that at our winter home. I have loved those machines. I recently purchased a new quilting sewing machine - one with a large harp area. I did not purchase a Viking not because I wasn't happy with a Viking but I wasn't happy with the dealership near our summer home and there isn't a Viking dealer close to my winter home. I can't answer your question on the particular Viking machine you are asking about but I am pleased with my Janome 8900qcp. I don't know what other machines you are looking at but for me I need to feel comfortable with the dealership as well as the machine.
Good luck in your shopping. It is almost like shopping for a car with the comparison and price negotiation involved.
Good luck in your shopping. It is almost like shopping for a car with the comparison and price negotiation involved.
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I've had 3 Vikings. I love them. The first one was "the rose model" bought in the '90s. It was the first good machine i ever bought--made sewing seem like a breeze to this occasional sewer. Don't have it any more since I traded it in on an upgrade, but learned my lesson, Now I have a computerized one with embroidery, but kept the old one too. The warranties are excellent and the repair guy/gals always seem to know what they are doing.
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