watson's mom

I just ran into this with my own LQS. I asked for a price of a new longarm they were bringing in and the clerk told me I would have to wait a week and see it at the Quilt Show and get a price there. I have bought several machines from them but won't be going there again. Bought my new longarm out of town that same day.

BluegrassGurl

Thanks everyone. I appreciate your thoughts/advice.

I know buying used is a risk and will miss the "free lessons" from LQS. Upon further email exchange with seller, she has come down an additional $300. So final price is $2,200..... with software. Guess I need to do some more praying over this..... and see what God wants me to do. He definitely knows what is best.

I'm a bit concerned about the 6m+ stitches. She said that she has made 3 quilts and lots of baby gifts.

For those who have machines with 'total stitch count'..... does this sound like a lot for a 1 yr old machine?

Many thanks!

solstice3

It is worth the drive to check it out and I am sure there are a couple of quilt shops along the way. Take a friend on a road trip. Good luck

sewing4fun

I have that same machine and love it. My local shop sevices any machine that comes in. In my opinion, you have found a god deal.

joycet

A friend of mine bought a Bernina at the Paducah show last year. That's when I found out Bernina pays for the first lessons..I think about 3 of them if you buy new. Since she bought at the show our closest Bernina dealer at first didn't want to do her lessons since she didn't buy from her. After my friend told her that she intended to buy other Bernina stuff she got a better attitude. I learned my lesson on buying used though. I like any lessons. BUT if I was to get such a deal I might have to buy used again. LOL

GammaLou

Sounds like a wonderful deal to me. I have a babylock Elegante and love it. Wish I could have found a deal like yours though!

I use Sulky 30 or 40 wt. Gutermann and Coats and Clark thread and all work fine on my machine. The 100% Polyester is best as it has a nice sheen, but I can use some of old thread stash for practice.

Have fun with the machine.

CarolynMT

I have 21mil stitches on my machine, I do an awful lot of embroidery on it. I have had it since 2005, so that is about 2.65mil per year. So yes I would say 6mil is alot of for one year. Now, on that screen there is also "count since last service" get that number as well. Find out where she services the machine. You may need that information in the future if you have to take your machine in.

meanmom

Watch out and abe careful. Used machines like that sometimes don't carry the manufacturers warranty. Check and see if the warranty transfers.

gramquilter2

I did not buy my machine used but a friend has. The warranty did not go to her but she went to where the machine was purchased and asked if they would show her how to use it and they were very happy to. My suggestion is talk to someone who sells the machines, I think dealers know that no matter where the machine is bought if they are friendly and willing to help you, you will purchase your supplies from them. And as everyone knows quilters must have a large fabric stash and every tool made!

Wanabee Quiltin

I bought a used Bernina from eBay for thousands less than the local store. Wouldn't take anything to them for service. If you want this machine, buy it. Don't worry about getting it repaired. There are always people to fix your machine.