featherweight

They sell for lot more than $500.00 on Ebay. I have a 7570 and I woulldn't trade it for anything. They are definatly a workhorse. My LQS has a 7570 and it is $1200.00. You will not be sorry if you pay $500.00 for it. And yes they are very easy to do FMQ on.

msariano

Hi,
I brought a Pfaff 7550 a while back and brand new it was about $2000 including taxes. I think I bought it back in 2004. And I think they were still being made in Germany then. The other top of the line machine I was considering was a Bernina--but they were just too expensive and any attachments were costlier also. I have been very, very satisfied with my Pfaff. It is a great piece sewer and quilts very nicely with the duel feeder. I think $500 is a decent price for this very good brand machine.

luvTooQuilt

I have the Pfaff 7570 and I love it.. its an oldie but a goodie..

maryb119

I have a 7550 and a 2144. I love both machines and use them both. The 7550 is a real workhorse. it stitches beautifully and the embroidery stitches are perfect. As far as maintainence, all I have ever done is regular tune ups by my dealer. I used the 7550 when I worked for a bridal shop so it earned it's keep and I am still using it. Pfaff builds great machines.

MadQuilter

At least they used to. (Did you check the thread about Pfaff and Viking?) At least the older models like the 7550 and 7570 and the 2044s are generally built under the German quality guidelines.

quiltmaker

I have the 7570 which does embroidery also and I love this machine....would never even consider letting it go. It has been an awesome machine and yes, it was the last hurrah of the germans before they sold the company. You cannot beat a german-made Pfaff. $500 is a fabulous price for the 7550 unless it's been mistreated you could not go wrong.

Twilliebee

Thanks everyone for all the information on this machine. I'm going make an offer and hope I get it. Sounds wonderful and I can hardly wait to get my hands on that IDT. The pleasure of not switching to a walking foot will be wonderful. Got my fingers crossed. I think the thing that worries me most is the possibility of the motherboard going.... I'll be keeping you all posted and additional comments are sure welcome.

listc

I recently purchased the 7550 for general sewing and quilting. I bought it on Ebay for 500.00 which I think is reasonable. I have the 7560 and love it. However, when I opened the machine, it asks for a 4 digit security code which I did not find in the material provided. Does anyone know how to get beyond this code or how to reset this code so I can use the machine. I have emailed the dealer also, hopiing to get an answer. Thanks for you input - Carole

maryb119

I had a 4 digit security code in mine that I forgot to tell my dealer about during a routine cleanning. If I remember correctly, she turned it on and took out the batteries from the bottom of the machine and that wiped it out. I am not sure on that but I never did reset the code. you could contact a dealer and ask what to do.

listc

Thank you for your information. I will try that...checked with the local dealer..he did not think it had a battery, but will check to see if it does. He is also calling the service department for me. - Carole