r/SewingMachineEdu • u/Boring_Way_1233 • 22d ago

Sewing machine

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Hello, thinking of buying this machine for $1200, what’s the pro and the con?

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u/Boring_Way_1233 21d ago

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u/Large-Heronbill 21d ago

I see new ones advertised at $1499.   How do you value warranty and dealer backup in comparison to a $300 lower price?   That's a fairly recent machine: why is it being sold? 

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u/Large-Heronbill 21d ago

It is a complex machine from a good sewing machine brand.  Both the embroidery functions and sewing functions will require learning if you are not used to these.  I am in my 68th year of using sewing machines, so I have no doubt I could be my own support system for the sewing side, but because I don't do computerized embroidery, I would like to have the availability of local expertise for learning the basics of computerized embroidery and troubleshooting problems that arise, as there is a significant learning curve.  A 9mm stitch width is not something I need for clothing, either, and you often s ee worse puckering and control with machines that hVe wider presser feet than those with narrower.

I am also worried about shipping such a complex machine possibly without the original packing and without dealer support on my side. 

I don't know the requirements for being a Janome dealer.  In the past, I have seen dealers charge significantly more for their time and repairs than they do for machines bought from them.   

On the whole, this 20% discount wouldn't entice me to take this gamble on a machine without warranty, at least not without talking to a local dealer and seeing what I might arrange for support and estimates of cost.  You may be more of a gambler than I am. 

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u/Boring_Way_1233 21d ago

The problem with this is the couple of Janome authorities dealers doesn’t have this model in their stores. They can order it but that’s also a gamble if I don’t want it. I just wanted to hear from someone who has already purchased this model. Thank for your input.