Used sewing machine - a good deal?
#1
Last night I found a CL posting for Pfaff Expression 2.0, never used for $500. After reading reviews and such, I was ready to pounce on that one and was soooooooo disappointed to find out it was already sold. But, it did get me to thinking about the wisdom, or lack thereof, of purchasing a previously owned machine, whether it was ever used or not. The warranty is only good for the original purchaser, right? I want to keep looking out for such a deal, but it is really a good idea? What is the likelihood of needing costly repairs? Just wondering ... just in case.
#2
You can get good deals on used machines. Most warranties are only good for a few years on major parts, and don't cover normal wear and tear, mostly are for manufacture defects. Your best bet would be to get a used machine through a dealer they usually offer better warranties on their used machines
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any computerized machine (which is most of the new ones it seems) can be very costly to service-i about choked when my warranty was up and mine had to go in for what i considered minor issues---$380 later i'm thinking- why didn't i just stick with that $89 brother without the bells & whistles- the most it ever cost me was $30 for a cleaning/tune up---
oh well- i love my (good machine) but i wouldn't buy it again used- i definitly want my warranty and i also want the user classes that come with it- if you spend all that money then never learn to use half of the functions ...
because you just don't know how-
my viking included 3 full day owner classes- and they even let my nephew take the classes with me- gave him a brand new machine to (stitch out- what they called it)
it was great- and we went home confident we could use it for embroidery- sewing-quilting- worth every penny i paid for the machine
oh well- i love my (good machine) but i wouldn't buy it again used- i definitly want my warranty and i also want the user classes that come with it- if you spend all that money then never learn to use half of the functions ...
because you just don't know how-
my viking included 3 full day owner classes- and they even let my nephew take the classes with me- gave him a brand new machine to (stitch out- what they called it)
it was great- and we went home confident we could use it for embroidery- sewing-quilting- worth every penny i paid for the machine
#7
Originally Posted by Carron
I think it would be nice to know the reason why the machine was being sold. If it sounds too good to be true, then....well you know the rest!
#8
Originally Posted by nance-ell
Originally Posted by Carron
I think it would be nice to know the reason why the machine was being sold. If it sounds too good to be true, then....well you know the rest!
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