fatquarters

I just found a slightly used bernina 820, for $3000. That sounds like a good price, I think they are much more. Apparently it is 6 months old. Can anyone give me more info on this model. I think it has A large harp, duel feed, I think Bernina has a function for free motion,

How do you like this machine if you have one?
have you had any issues at all?
Is there anything I should know?

The last machine I bought has been nothing but a lot of money and problems, I don't want to make that mistake again. I have contacted the seller, so we will see, I think this would be a great machine but I haven't even been to a dealer to test drive, so am hesitant.

MTS

It isn't via the infamous scam ad on craigslist, is it?

That seems like a fantastic deal. As in, maybe too good. Although, maybe it's a demo.

Candace

If you "found" this machine on CL it's a scam. 820's don't sell for that price.

Maride

Be very careful. If it is via Craigslist don't even consider it. If it isn't, it is too good of a price to be true. The machine is excellent, but see how long is a few months. The first machines that came out in November 2009 and were distributed to dealers were samples and didn't have all the features. Also there were a few glitches that were worked out later. Be very careful. Is a good price, but still a lot of money.

fatquarters

I emailed them and have had no response, I emailed a bernina dealer and they won't give me a manufacturers list price over the internet. thought it sounded pretty good, but buyer will beware.

wolph33

they are 7499 new when not on sale.they are on sale this month for 6299.way too much for me but I was dreaming so I called 2 dealers-both had the same price.

fatquarters

Thanks wolph, I was in the ballpark.

akrogirl

The Craigslist scam in my area was $1200 for an 820! The email response usually makes it pretty darn clear if it is a scam. On the ones I have seen recently, the seller has suddenly had to move across county for work and the new employer is providing a new computer - nope, the idiots can't even keep the scam straight, lol.

Close to half price may possibly be genuine, but be careful. In addition to my CV, I got a similar deal on a Sailrite LS-1.

MTS

Well, it must be not so clear to some folks because the scammers are still using the same ploy. So it must be working.
:roll: Very sad.

frontbeach

Five years ago, I bought my 440 Bernina for 2,800.