Going to a dealer for the first time
08-17-2010, 04:47 PM
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Originally Posted by seamstome
If you cant get it for about 1200, think long and hard before buying it. I got mine almost a year ago for 1349 with 6 months same as cash and the new 7700 has come out since then.
I think I saw a new one on ebay for 1200 the other day.
I think I saw a new one on ebay for 1200 the other day.
08-17-2010, 05:14 PM
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Well, you have to be careful about expecting too much of a deal. Sometimes paying a little more is worth it, because they have to pay for overhead and make a profit. A good dealer will offer you a class to get you acquainted with your machine (usually at least an hr.) plus will go over the machine before they let you take it home to make sure everything is working correctly. Tell them what you plan on doing with it and they will recommend what you might wish to buy for accessories. I have a wonderful Janome dealer and wish she could be all of yours too!!!
08-17-2010, 05:16 PM
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Originally Posted by mamaw
Well, you have to be careful about expecting too much of a deal. Sometimes paying a little more is worth it, because they have to pay for overhead and make a profit. A good dealer will offer you a class to get you acquainted with your machine (usually at least an hr.) plus will go over the machine before they let you take it home to make sure everything is working correctly. Tell them what you plan on doing with it and they will recommend what you might wish to buy for accessories. I have a wonderful Janome dealer and wish she could be all of yours too!!!
08-18-2010, 08:11 AM
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The dealer that is 40 minutes from me is closed for business. I did find 2 dealers each an hour away and spoke with both 6600s ordered and tell me they should arrive beginning of next. The first dealer sells them for 1599. The second dealer quoted me 1249. Both dealers told me they don't really require a yearly service overhaul. They will show me how to oil the wick.... Does that sound right? Do you get your machine serviced yearly?
08-18-2010, 08:12 AM
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Originally Posted by jeanau
Good luck from Pittsburgh! I hope that you get a great deal on the machine you really want. Let us know how it turns out.
Both of my sons went to IUP. Indiana is a lovely area.
Audrey :)
Both of my sons went to IUP. Indiana is a lovely area.
Audrey :)
08-18-2010, 08:20 AM
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If you are good about vacuuming out the lint in your machine (and oiling the bobbin race, if that's something a 6600 requires), it is not necessary to get a yearly service overhaul. The new machines all have sealed motor systems that do not require regular oiling and lubrication.
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