Pfaff-obsessed, need advice on used models
01-05-2011, 10:58 AM
#21
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Originally Posted by pjustice63
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, 11:32 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!
01-06-2011, 03:58 AM
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My older Pfaff was fried by lightning several years ago, and the board was around $100 to fix, which I thought was reasonable. That machine is the Anniversary Edition, which I think is about 15 years old. I love,love,love that machine. I have a newer Pfaff that's five years old, and it's junk. Buy the older machine.
01-06-2011, 05:16 AM
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These posts scared me to death ... sure hope my motherboard doesn't go. I have a 7550 that I paid a huge amount for in 1996 and use nearly every day since then for 8 to 10 hours. I did have to replace the foot pedal not long after I had gotten it but that is all. Hasn't even been serviced for several years now.
Good to know all of this information. My 7550 was made in Germany.
Good to know all of this information. My 7550 was made in Germany.
01-06-2011, 07:07 AM
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I have a 7570 which was made in Germany, 1999. It is a faithful, trusty friend. I have toyed with the idea of buying a newer machine that embroiders with more ease because of the changes in embroidery software, but I would NEVER get rid of my 7570. Simple cleaning has been its only need.
01-06-2011, 07:26 AM
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:( the 7570 I hunted ran back into the woods. The current owner's mom is buying it. Smart folks. I'm thinking of turning my search to an older mechanical Pfaff with IDT, preferably German-made. What models should I be looking for?
01-06-2011, 07:32 AM
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I've had a 2170 for several years and haven't had a problem. I LOVE it! I had one for over 20 years - never had a problem with it either. Go with the advice of talking to a pfaff repair person to see what they see in terms of repairs. you'll love a pfaff - I wouldn't trade the IDF for anything!
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