Your opinion of on-line shopping
12-25-2013, 02:35 PM
#41
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Join Date: May 2011
Posts: 311
I ordered online at 3p.m. and my machine arrived the next day by 11 a.m. It was a couple of hundred dollars less expensive than local dealerships. Absolutely no problems. It was from either Kens, Allbrands - someone in Lousiana.
Now for a story on local dealerships...so I take my serger in for repair. The local says, "Oh yes, that is worth repairing." $300 later, it worked for only a very, very, brief time. I think he rigged a part to make-do. So, then it doesn't work, and I'm not going to pay for another repair. I open the sucker up myself, figure out what part I....I... want to replace. Go back...."Oh that part is not available anymore." I think that is what the deal was when HE repaired it. Anyone want to pay $300 for a broken serger in the garage?
I will order online again.
Good luck which ever way you go.
Now for a story on local dealerships...so I take my serger in for repair. The local says, "Oh yes, that is worth repairing." $300 later, it worked for only a very, very, brief time. I think he rigged a part to make-do. So, then it doesn't work, and I'm not going to pay for another repair. I open the sucker up myself, figure out what part I....I... want to replace. Go back...."Oh that part is not available anymore." I think that is what the deal was when HE repaired it. Anyone want to pay $300 for a broken serger in the garage?
I will order online again.
Good luck which ever way you go.
12-25-2013, 03:09 PM
#42
Super Member
Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: Homosassa, FL
Posts: 2,267
Not many dealers around here and I can't afford their high prices when I have more machines than I need anyway.
12-25-2013, 03:21 PM
#43
Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2012
Location: San Joaquin Valley, California
Posts: 829
I have several vintage Singers, an old Viking but needed one that had decorative stitches so I ordered from Allbrands, It came in a few days, It was a great deal and I love it... No problems.
12-25-2013, 03:47 PM
#44
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Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Western North Carolina
Posts: 1,431
For fabric, notions, thread, batting, etc, I love shopping on line but I know what brands I like and I usually end up going to the same vendors. Bobbin Central for thread, Hancocks of Paducah, thousands of bolts, Fabric depot for fabric. Notions I shop around sometimes to consolodate to save on shipping, sometimes I am looking for very specific items that only a few vendors carry. So far all of my online shopping experiences have been good and I have no nightmare tales to tell.
But for a sewing machine, nope, I want to test drive like a car. I want a dealer nearby I can go to for servicing and trouble shooting etc. I wouldn't by a car on line, nor would I buy a sewing machine nor any other high ticket item. I want the support of a brick and morter shop should anything go wrong.
But for a sewing machine, nope, I want to test drive like a car. I want a dealer nearby I can go to for servicing and trouble shooting etc. I wouldn't by a car on line, nor would I buy a sewing machine nor any other high ticket item. I want the support of a brick and morter shop should anything go wrong.
12-25-2013, 04:22 PM
#45
Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2012
Location: Kaua`i
Posts: 616
I ordered online at 3p.m. and my machine arrived the next day by 11 a.m. It was a couple of hundred dollars less expensive than local dealerships. Absolutely no problems. It was from either Kens, Allbrands - someone in Lousiana.
Now for a story on local dealerships...so I take my serger in for repair. The local says, "Oh yes, that is worth repairing." $300 later, it worked for only a very, very, brief time. I think he rigged a part to make-do. So, then it doesn't work, and I'm not going to pay for another repair. I open the sucker up myself, figure out what part I....I... want to replace. Go back...."Oh that part is not available anymore." I think that is what the deal was when HE repaired it. Anyone want to pay $300 for a broken serger in the garage?
I will order online again.
Good luck which ever way you go.
Now for a story on local dealerships...so I take my serger in for repair. The local says, "Oh yes, that is worth repairing." $300 later, it worked for only a very, very, brief time. I think he rigged a part to make-do. So, then it doesn't work, and I'm not going to pay for another repair. I open the sucker up myself, figure out what part I....I... want to replace. Go back...."Oh that part is not available anymore." I think that is what the deal was when HE repaired it. Anyone want to pay $300 for a broken serger in the garage?
I will order online again.
Good luck which ever way you go.
12-26-2013, 04:42 AM
#46
Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: North Florida
Posts: 976
I purchased both my Janome's from Alko Sewing Center in Ohio. I saved hundreds of dollars. They shipped fast and machines arrived in perfect shape. I figure if they ever need fixing or repaired, I can afford to do that. So far after 4 years, they are both running great. I'd do it again.
12-26-2013, 07:15 AM
#47
Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2012
Location: N. Nevada
Posts: 953
I have never had a bad experience shopping online. I've purchased everything from notions and fabric to a new machine. I always stay with sites that have good reputations. I have purchased a very expensive machine locally and gotten terrible follow up service, had to find another dealer to service the machine. The machine I purchased online I did test drive locally, but saved about $100 buying it online. I live in a rural area, so locally is about 60 to 70 miles away. Any dealer who sells the same brand will be happy to service your online purchase. They get paid by the manufacture for warranty work and by you, of course if not. Happy shopping!
12-26-2013, 07:37 AM
#48
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Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: Tulsa, Oklahoma
Posts: 4,413
I bought my Juki 2010Q from http://www.raichert.com and was extremely happy. I would buy from them again.
12-26-2013, 09:04 AM
#49
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Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: Northern, Utah
Posts: 973
If I were looking for a new machine, it would be local. You have a better way to take lessons and have any work done. You don't have to pay postage to send it back for repairs and then wonder if it will be done correctly.
12-26-2013, 09:37 AM
#50
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Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Castle Rock, Washington State
Posts: 1,961
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