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I usually have a coupon and it is 29.95 for my embroidery machine
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Originally Posted by whenpigsfly
Until recently, it had been YEARS since I'd quilted or used a sewing machine. Back then, I lived in a small town and my machine was periodically cleaned by a retiree who worked out of his home. In 2002, he charged me $20 .
So it was a bit of sticker shock when I asked the local vacuum/sewing store what they'd charge to clean my "new" old machine: $85. Is this the standard going rate now? (and, yes, I know $20 was A Deal, even back then) |
Unfortunately I didn't ask what the prices was before I dropped my off. My phaff (spelling) dealer charged me $179.00 OUCH!!!!!!
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We have a man who used to manage one of the local sewing machine stores go into the repair business himself and he comes to your home to clean/work on your machine for $59.95!!! He is certified to work on any make of machine along with type(i.e. serger, sewing machine, la, embroidery). He is a real jem.
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Yeah and even higher depending on the machine.
Our local Hancock has a guy that comes in 1xwkly and he does it much cheaper. You might ck that out if there is a Hancock in your area-- |
I had to pay something like $139 last summer. I was stunned but had no choice.
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Originally Posted by Prissnboot
Yep, that's the rate in Houston TX too. I have found a link to learn how to do this yourself - it's $40 for the e-book, and you can do it and never pay anyone again....even make some $$$ on the side if you're interested in that! Here's the link:
http://www.repairsewingmachine.com/?hop=vommbat |
Don't know what our LQS charges, I've had mine done for 3 yrs on a warranty contract when I bought the machine. Next year I have to bite the bullet and pay real $$ for cleaning.
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$89.00 here. I think that is a fair price. It had not been cleaned for 1 1/2 years. Embroidery machine. I do q-tip clean it after most bobbin chamges. He still gets a lot of lint out of it. He usually give the bag of lint back to you to show you how much lint he has taken out. I feel it is worth every penny. I paid a lot for my machine and I want it to be around long after I am gone.
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89.00 plus tax for featherweight or bernina
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