Which online dealer should I use?
12-28-2013, 08:01 AM
#21
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You can't go wrong with Amazon. They stand behind everything they sell, plus third party sellers have to meet their standards. I've been buying from them since 1997 and never had a problem. My quilting machine is from Amazon and I have had no problems at all, in fact I absolutely love it. I have three machines and a serger, all from Amazon. Yes they are a big outfit, but they stand with you on every purchase.
12-28-2013, 08:23 AM
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This is my first time to do this, though I have been reading the post for some time. It has been really helpful to see all your comments and discussions.
I have been really wanting a Brother PQ1500 and my DH just gave me the money to get it for my birthday which is tomorrow! But I can't decide which online dealer to go with. Amazon, Allbrands or Kens. There is one in California too but I don't remember that name. Any suggestions or warnings? My closest dealer is 2 hours away and won't go below $655. Even if I pay cash and pick it up.
I have been really wanting a Brother PQ1500 and my DH just gave me the money to get it for my birthday which is tomorrow! But I can't decide which online dealer to go with. Amazon, Allbrands or Kens. There is one in California too but I don't remember that name. Any suggestions or warnings? My closest dealer is 2 hours away and won't go below $655. Even if I pay cash and pick it up.
12-28-2013, 08:50 AM
#23
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I ordered my brother 9000 through Amazon but it came from Kens and they are great. Enjoy your 1500 and let us sew what you do with it.
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12-28-2013, 09:13 AM
#24
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Location: Sacramento, CA
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Got mine at Amazon. No problems, free shipping. When I did have a problem with it - not the machine's fault - local authorized dealer had no problem servicing it under the warrantee. (In fact, I ended up paying a minimum because the problem was something rather stupid I had done I had done). Doesn't seem to me that a dealer will turn away business because one did not purchase their machine there. The other thing is, unlike the high priced machines, this one you can clean and oil yourself - hence the need for expensive servicing is dramatically reduced.
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12-28-2013, 09:53 AM
#25
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Thanks for all the wonderful replies. I am glad to hear all the good reports on getting the machine from Amazon. I buy a lot from them but just wasn't sure about a sewing machine. It is on its way, to be delivered Monday. It is going to be a long weekend! I have been learning so much on this board. Sure glad I found you!
12-28-2013, 04:30 PM
#28
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If it's this one from Amazon:
http://www.amazon.com/Brother-PQ1500...dp/B003C29EL4/
and the price is similar to other places, I would buy from Amazon. The listing says sold by and shipped by Amazon, which is good. I would be sure to try out ***everything*** on the machine and give it a good workout before the re.
http://www.amazon.com/Brother-PQ1500...dp/B003C29EL4/
and the price is similar to other places, I would buy from Amazon. The listing says sold by and shipped by Amazon, which is good. I would be sure to try out ***everything*** on the machine and give it a good workout before the re.
I also love, love Amazon Prime, worry if they are hurting dealers, but they are also partnering with the dealers so they are getting the sale.
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