Why is it so much more expensive here?
#45
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Join Date: Apr 2014
Location: Essex, UK
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I've just had a little play on it, she sure is lovely! Takes a bit of getting used to all the gadget things! I'm not used to any of it, I've been using a basic singer for the last few years, so its all very strange!
#46
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Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: UK
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If you bought it from Franklins could you not see about doing one of their day courses on the machine, they do 3 different days. The first one shows you how to use each function, I found it so worth the money as I know I would have been to nervous about using some of the feet on my own just in case I damaged it.
#47
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Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: Marble Falls, TX
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It's not only the import taxes, but I believe the UK also has a VAT (another tax). I know that tax applies to cars, appliances and other stuff. So, maybe it applies to sewing machines, too. I wouldn't recommend ordering one from the US and using a transformer. It's tough on the equipment.
#48
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Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Mississippi
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When I lived in England I had a fairly new Bernina. I was a bit worried about the motor and my husband was able to purchase a 220 motor. He installed it while I was in England, then put the 110 motor back in when we came back to the states. It has worked perfectly for over 40 years at this point, so guess the switch was OK. Good luck with it!
#49
Duties vary considerably, depending on where things are manufactured. In Canada, we have a 'free trade' agreement with the US, so we only pay HST (like VAT) IF (and only IF) the item is actually manufactured in the US. However, many of these items (including fabric) are actually manufactured elsewhere. Consequently, we are stuck with duty, so where you buy it might not matter as much as where the item was made.
#50
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Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Keller, TX
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Try the JaNOMES FIRST, THEY COME WITH THE PROPER ELECTRICAL FOR THE UK....JUST ASK FOR IT.
THERE ARE ALOT OF JANOME SUPPORT GROUPS OUT THERE, I BELONG TO TWO, THE 6600 AND THE 8900 GROUP.
I HAVE NEVER HAD ANY ISSUES WITH MY MACHINES, I HAVE NEVER HAD TO HAVE A LOCAL SHOP FOR ANY SERVICE....BEST WISHES!
THERE ARE ALOT OF JANOME SUPPORT GROUPS OUT THERE, I BELONG TO TWO, THE 6600 AND THE 8900 GROUP.
I HAVE NEVER HAD ANY ISSUES WITH MY MACHINES, I HAVE NEVER HAD TO HAVE A LOCAL SHOP FOR ANY SERVICE....BEST WISHES!
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