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. |
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. |
If you "found" this machine on CL it's a scam. 820's don't sell for that price.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Thanks wolph, I was in the ballpark.
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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. |
Originally Posted by 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.
:roll: Very sad. |
Five years ago, I bought my 440 Bernina for 2,800.
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