Go Back  Quiltingboard Forums > Main
Does anybody have advice... >

Does anybody have advice...

Does anybody have advice...

Thread Tools
 
Old 04-29-2016, 06:27 PM
  #1  
Junior Member
Thread Starter
 
Join Date: May 2014
Posts: 189
Default Does anybody have advice...

On buying the Brother SM8270 sewing machine from Costco? My sister is looking for a Brother without too many bells and whistles. Thanks
kellyer21 is offline  
Old 04-29-2016, 06:42 PM
  #2  
Super Member
 
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: Houston, TX
Posts: 9,518
Default

I don't. I always buy my machines from dealers so that if I have problems I have some support and somewhere to go with my questions. I also like having the guide classes so I can learn how to use all the functions of the machine.
cashs_mom is offline  
Old 04-29-2016, 06:44 PM
  #3  
Super Member
 
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: Chula Vista CA
Posts: 7,342
Default

My sister bought her Brother machine from Costco many years ago, and it is still going strong. The price was good and she knew if she had any problem she could return it to Costco without a problem.
quiltingcandy is offline  
Old 04-29-2016, 06:49 PM
  #4  
Power Poster
 
Annaquilts's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: SoCal
Posts: 11,903
Default

Originally Posted by quiltingcandy View Post
My sister bought her Brother machine from Costco many years ago, and it is still going strong. The price was good and she knew if she had any problem she could return it to Costco without a problem.
Yes this! I think it might be a good idea as they will take it back if there are problems and most likely it is a fair price.
Annaquilts is offline  
Old 04-29-2016, 07:00 PM
  #5  
Power Poster
 
Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: Mableton, GA
Posts: 11,201
Default

Brother machines are easy to use. I have three. One of them (different version) from Costco. Their manuals are very good. I would not hesitate. Costco takes anything back so no worries there. If you have looked at previous posts regarding the lower end brothers you will see so many of us quite pleased with them. I've never had the need for a dealer on any of them. Plus there are many you tube videos available. My opinion would be to go for it.
Stitchnripper is offline  
Old 04-29-2016, 07:01 PM
  #6  
Super Member
 
Join Date: Aug 2013
Posts: 9,300
Default

I would get it. I've been happy with a similar Brother at that price point.
zozee is offline  
Old 04-29-2016, 07:18 PM
  #7  
Super Member
 
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Mabank, Texas
Posts: 8,780
Default

I have one of the Brother Project Runway machines I bought at Walmart 5-6 years ago on sale for less than $100. I love it and have no problems with it. I would say go for it.
BETTY62 is offline  
Old 04-29-2016, 07:24 PM
  #8  
Junior Member
 
Join Date: May 2012
Location: Oregon
Posts: 118
Default

I bought mine from there 3 yrs ago. Works great for simple machine quilting. I like the variety of fancy stitches. i still prefer my featherweight for piecing.
rhilkey is offline  
Old 04-29-2016, 10:40 PM
  #9  
Super Member
 
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: England Alton Towers
Posts: 6,674
Default

I bought my brother from a dealer. Never took the free class and have never had any problem with it sewing.the rubber buttons you press in for various reasons lost two. I use a screw driver to push in as a new button panel would cost more than the machine. Just be careful of the buttons. I'm calling the bits you press which are made of rubber buttons don't know technical name.
DOTTYMO is offline  
Old 04-30-2016, 04:31 AM
  #10  
Power Poster
 
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Southern California
Posts: 19,131
Default

Just make sure that if there is a problem with the machine, what is the window of return at Costco??
ManiacQuilter2 is offline  
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
ruck9085
Main
8
05-14-2011 01:01 PM
QuiltswithConvicts
General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
45
01-11-2011 04:04 PM
brwnntwn
Pictures
63
03-10-2010 10:18 AM
judy_68
General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
6
06-14-2009 04:57 AM
Mousie
Main
5
02-03-2009 05:34 AM

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is On
Trackbacks are Off
Pingbacks are Off
Refbacks are Off



FREE Quilting Newsletter