Should I make the investment?
#11
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I assumed from your post that you only have the one machine, therefore my comment is directed towards that.
#12
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If I were going to make this purchase, I would definitely go with the 6600 because of the Accufeed capability.
#13
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There is always a reason for a new machine. Sometimes we out grow our machines, sometimes they break down and sometimes we absolutely need a full color touch screen, ya know for our eye health and stuff. The 6500 is a great machine, but I’m with the other responders, if you are going to invest buy 6600. You’ll have the built in accufeed which is fabulous and you ‘ll have a start stop button. Check with you’re local dealers for used ones. Many quilters are trading in their 6600s for 8900s. The 6600 even when used is a work horse and will last a lifetime. When buying a machine this large buy it from a dealer and a close dealer. Don’t buy the knock off singer one on amazon because if you need help or warranty work you’ll have no one that can help you immediately. Labor warranty work has to be done by the dealer who sold it to you. Your dealer can make all the difference.
#15
I have the 6500 now for almost 12 years and really like this machine but would buy the singer S18 because it is the same machine but cheaper. That is what I would do if I needed to replace the Janome 6500. I feel no need for the 6600 or later models.
#18
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To the OP, you already want it and can afford it, so have at it. I'm not familiar with either machine, but if I were buying, I'd certainly want the stop/start thingy.
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