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Posted by AK&DStrohl on January 12, 2007, 11:37 am
>I wish you luck.. Cheap, new, and quality... Don't think it can be
>
>> Cheap machines are just that, cheap; And "new" cheap machines are
>> really cheap. They don't have good stitch quality, and won't hold
>> their tensions properly.
>
>> I want a mainstream brand that is new though
>>and not a refurb of any kind. New only recommendations please.
I bought a new brother serger this holiday season and I know a number of
other people did. They hovered around the $200 range.
But to be perfectly frank refurbished machines are not a bad deal.
I worked in the accessories area of a camera dept in major retail chain for
at least eight years. All cameras that were returned after purchase because
t he customer thought it didn't work properly did not get returned for
credit to the manufacturer. We had to send them out as a repair then they
came back to us "factory refurbished". We could not sell them as 'new'
goods because they had been sold before (I don't remember exactly but I
think that is a law) and so were severely marked down to reflect that
status. I would buy a "factory refurbished" anytime.
Just google 'refurbished sewing machine' or add in a particular brand if you
wish and you'll come up with too many sites to check out.
Charge!!!!!
AK in PA
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Posted by Pogonip on January 12, 2007, 3:57 pm
bringmewater@gmail.com wrote:
> You know how you can buy a cheap sony or panasonic and the quality is
> usually very good? I"m looking for a sewing machine in the < $200
> range with good quality. Even <$100 would be fine too. We don't need
> features, just basics. The reviews from Walmart and Target are not
> that good but they have a lot of machines.
>
> What is a good basic machine that will last 20 years like our Nelco 605
> did till the crap metal broke on the foot pressor lever and where can
> we easily get it?
>
> Thanks very much.
>
Buying new with your budget is not going to get you what you want. I
have sewing machines that are more than 100 years old that are still
going strong, but don't offer much in the way of features.
If I were in your position, I would start out with local dealers to look
at trade-ins. If that failed, I would check Craigslist and the bulletin
board at any local fabric shop. In my personal collection, I have
several that would suit you, I think. You might look for machines like
these. A Singer 401 or 403. A Pfaff 230. I had an Elna Supermatic,
but gave it to my son. Another strong machine. I've gotten these for
well under your budget, probably because the owner got a *new* machine
from WalMart or Target. I suspect they're still kicking themselves.
Good luck with your search.
--
Joanne
stitches @ singerlady.reno.nv.us.earth.milky-way.com
http://members.tripod.com/~bernardschopen/
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Posted by bringmewater@gmail.com on January 12, 2007, 4:46 pm
I'll try asking one other way. First some information.
I will only buy a new, good quality machine.
I need it to do only the most basic mending tasks.
I want to buy locally in my town where I can touch it and see it.
I have 3 questions please:
How much should that machine cost?
What model would it be?
Where can I buy it locally?
Thanks for any information.
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Posted by Juno on January 12, 2007, 5:30 pm
bringmewater@gmail.com wrote:
> I'll try asking one other way. First some information.
>
> I will only buy a new, good quality machine.
> I need it to do only the most basic mending tasks.
> I want to buy locally in my town where I can touch it and see it.
>
> I have 3 questions please:
> How much should that machine cost?
>
> What model would it be?
>
> Where can I buy it locally?
>
> Thanks for any information.
>
I will now ask you 3 questions. Where do you Live/
how many sew machine stores are in your town? Have you gone out and
looked and tried anything out using your own material?
As much as I would like to be able to answer your questions, I'm not a
mind reader and can't possible know the answers to what you want to
know,and IF I had all that information still would be unable to answer
because a sewing machine is a mater of personal preference
Juno
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Posted by BEI Design on January 12, 2007, 6:28 pm
Let's see if putting this a different way helps you see the
problem:
You: I"m looking for a sewing machine in the < $200
range with good quality. Even <$100 would be fine too.
Me: "I need a car, I have a budget of $2000 ($1000 would be even
better)..."
You: > I will only buy a new, good quality machine.
"I will only buy a new, good quality automobile"
> I need it to do only the most basic mending tasks.
"I need it to go back and forth to work"
> I want to buy locally in my town where I can touch it and see
> it.
"I want to buy locally so I can kick the tires"
> I have 3 questions please:
> How much should that machine cost?
"So, how much would that car cost?"
> What model would it be?
Of the thousands of makers and models out there, and putting
aside *your* personal prejudice, which model should *I* buy?"
> Where can I buy it locally?
Without knowing where I live, where can I buy it "locally"?
> Thanks for any information.
I don't think you can get what you need/want for the budget you
have set. Why not wait, save some more $$$ and buy a good
machine. Or, as others have suggested, invest now in an older
top-of-the-line machine, (my personal preference is a 1950s-60s
Singer 401a, and I own THREE of them), and perhaps buy something
higher-end later after you learn what you really *need* in a
machine. Blowing off all used/refurbished machines leaves you
with *nothing* in your price range.
JMHO,
Beverly
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