My Turn to score!!!!!!!!!!!!
04-04-2016, 05:10 PM
#21
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Location: Mississippi
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You sure did score! Just finding one in such great condition is amazing, and the price is just icing on the cake! I have an 830... and it's actually the third one I've owned. I went through two motors on my first one! Bought and sold a second one, and I don't even remember where I bought the one I have now. I've been sewing on these since they were new-- the early 70's. They are the BEST machines!!
This machine was the first I began FMQ on, before I even knew there was a name for FMQ. It can do it all.
This machine was the first I began FMQ on, before I even knew there was a name for FMQ. It can do it all.
04-04-2016, 07:46 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: Central Ia
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Yes, I was incredibly lucky, the ad was only 5 hours old, I was the first person to reply. The sellers knew it was a top of the line machine back in the day... They were not even sure it was a working machine, a little bit of oil and she is off and running!!
04-05-2016, 06:29 AM
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QuiltMom2- If it weren't for bad luck I'd have no luck at all, this is a FIRST!!! It was a huge stroke of luck!!
The seller was wanting $200 or best offer and took the $150.
Now to get over the sticker shock of accessories!!
The seller was wanting $200 or best offer and took the $150.
Now to get over the sticker shock of accessories!!
04-05-2016, 10:57 AM
#28
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Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: Dover DE
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Lucky you - I sewed on mine ALL the time between 1976 and 2008. Now she's my spare and I still love her. Burned out her motor in 1998, but hubby found a replacement for me, since the factory had burned. ( At least that's what the sources told us.) And I still sewed on. SO Enjoy that baby! and you have a lucky find.
04-06-2016, 04:01 AM
#30
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Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: Montana
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I have that machine and bought it new. I love it and it is still going strong. No major repairs except I had to replace a gear about 6 months ago. I have done upholstery and vinyl and all my kids clothes and many more things on it and it has been a stupendous machine. I would love to find another so you are one blessed person. I hope you enjoy it as much as I have mine.
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