ballpark figure for the straight stitch machine by Brother
 

does anyone know, roughly, the cost of the Straight Stitch sewing machine by Brother- the one that is practically identical to the BabyLock Jane? I think the # is PQ-1500s?

Thanks!
Debbie

I did a google search and found them from $600 - $800 Regularly $1300

http://www.sewingmachinesplus.com/br...FYe5KgodtyQ7Zg

http://www.amazon.com/Brother-PQ1500...5149461&sr=8-1

Dear AuntPiggylpn-
thank you- I never thought of looking on amazon- gotta love those brain "farts"....

Deb

I believe usually they retail for $800, on sale for $599 or $699.

http://www.allbrands.com/products/1065

However, I purchased mine (very slightly used) from a private party for $400, and it came with a New Joy frame. It's worth it to put the word out that you're in the market for one. You might join the Yahoo group, I've seen them pop up for sale from time to time there. It's a great machine!

I paid $599.00 for mine at All Brands. No tax, free shipping.

about 600 usually online

allbrands.com and sewingmachineplus.com are both really great companies to buy from have had great service with both

My oldest Daughter got hers at all brands, came fast, 599.00 Freight free. Very good machine, great bargain.

I checked recently and Amazon has them on sale for $600 with free shipping. Also Amazon is an authorized distributor of Brothers machine so warranty will be honored at authorized repair service shops. Am thinking of getting one but I want to try it out first.

I have the Jane on a frame. It sews fine but has a complicated threading and an under the machine bobbin with case. Do not like it.
If you are not going to use a frame get a cheap Brother with the drop in bobbin. They are great machines for the price. I paid $129 for my quilting Brother with a detachable table.