Pfaff-obsessed, need advice on used models
01-05-2011, 08:45 AM
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Originally Posted by ShirlinAZ
I have the 7530, made in Germany, with IDT. Absolutely love it. Don't know anything about motherboard problems.
01-05-2011, 08:45 AM
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Originally Posted by pab58
Question: Aren't Pfaffs from Sweden? My Pfaff was made in Sweden, not Germany. :?
I have several Pfaffs, including the 7570. In my opinion, this is one of the best machines ever made. I have more "updated" machines, but the 7570 is my true workhorse. If you can get a 7570 for that price, I say go for it!
01-05-2011, 08:54 AM
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Originally Posted by Tootsie
Originally Posted by pab58
Question: Aren't Pfaffs from Sweden? My Pfaff was made in Sweden, not Germany. :?
I have several Pfaffs, including the 7570. In my opinion, this is one of the best machines ever made. I have more "updated" machines, but the 7570 is my true workhorse. If you can get a 7570 for that price, I say go for it!
01-05-2011, 09:27 AM
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Originally Posted by Maia B
So I have a perfectly functioning Babylock Quest Plus with PDQ (seems identical to IDT) and three featherweights. But somehow, I just WANT a good used Pfaff with IDT, preferably German made. I can get a lightly used 7570 locally $750 or less. This was my dream machine in the 90's. But I've heard that the motherboard might go at any time and not be available for replacement or fixable. Then the machine would not sew at all. So it's a gamble, it might also sew well for years. If I got a used mechanical, it should at least be more repairable, right? What were the last German or European made Pfaffs? Are the Tiptronics mechanical? Am I just nuts? Should I just drop the whole idea? Buy a new Pfaff? Anyone have a 7570 or similar model motherboard replaced recently? Forgive the cross post to pattern review. Thx for advice.
01-05-2011, 09:32 AM
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all my older Pfaff were made in Germany, my Hobbymatic 947, (only one withOUT IDT) 1229 with IDT, and 3, 7570's,
my 2054 was made in Sweeden, and serger coverlock 4862 was made in Japan.
The last Pfaff made in Germany was the 7570, and considered to be the best one Pfaff ever made. I love, love LOVE my 7570's, and would love to have more of them, LOL
your price is very good, I saw one on a Pfaff group for sale recently for $525, without the embroidery unit. These machines are truly a great work horse and I would NOT give up any of mine. But get another one,? you bet in a heart beat, (if I have the money)
my 2054 was made in Sweeden, and serger coverlock 4862 was made in Japan.
The last Pfaff made in Germany was the 7570, and considered to be the best one Pfaff ever made. I love, love LOVE my 7570's, and would love to have more of them, LOL
your price is very good, I saw one on a Pfaff group for sale recently for $525, without the embroidery unit. These machines are truly a great work horse and I would NOT give up any of mine. But get another one,? you bet in a heart beat, (if I have the money)
01-05-2011, 09:38 AM
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I bought my 7570 brand new for a little less then $5000.00 in 2000. The motherboard went out in 2006, replaced at no charge. It is my true workhorse. I also have the embroadery unit with it. I sew on a average everyday, till we moved. Still trying to get back in the mood because of other life issues (don't like the house). You will love it for that price. Make sure it has been serviced before purchase with a Phaff dealer and get receipt for that. Or talk to that dealer that serviced it, there should be record of it.
01-05-2011, 09:52 AM
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Originally Posted by featherweight
Originally Posted by ShirlinAZ
I have the 7530, made in Germany, with IDT. Absolutely love it. Don't know anything about motherboard problems.
01-05-2011, 10:09 AM
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I have a 7550 and it was definitely made well (the old Pfaff quality) and then I have a newer 2058 and it is definitely made somewhere cheaper (I can tell the difference).
One thing I do not like about the 7550 is the foot pedal. Had to have it replaced once and when DH checked it out he said that it was poor design. The activation mechanism uses a slide connection (sort of like scraping chalk down a bord). It is jerky and not smooth at all. Other than that, the bobbin case busted on me but the rest works well. She is my backup machine to a Babylock (without IDT).
One thing I do not like about the 7550 is the foot pedal. Had to have it replaced once and when DH checked it out he said that it was poor design. The activation mechanism uses a slide connection (sort of like scraping chalk down a bord). It is jerky and not smooth at all. Other than that, the bobbin case busted on me but the rest works well. She is my backup machine to a Babylock (without IDT).
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