I am going to look at a Bernina 930 in the cabinet Wednesday after work. The price is right. It was bought new, do not know the year yet, she was going to make all of her own clothes but that never happened. I was told that it has very little use on it. I have read everything on the QB about the 930. My DD swears by the Bernina. I have a new Phaff Smarter 1100, a Bernina 801 Sport some Viking machines and others so I don't NEED this machine but as I said the price is right. Any thoughts?

The Bernina 930 is one of the best & most sought after none computer machines Bernina made. I have one. Bought it new in 1983. The 930 is a workhorse machine. The only part I ever had to have replaced was the feed dogs. I used my machine to sew heavy fabrics & wore the teeth off the feed dogs. This machine will sew any fabric, including saddle leather. It's an awesome machine. When I bought mine Bernina was giving a free sewing cabinet (with knee lift (free hands sewing foot lift) the machine. I still have mine set up in that cabinet.

Make sure the electric cord is there & works. Also the foot pedal. Some had heal down needle drop. Have the seller plug the machine in & do a test sew. If the owners manual is lost you can download it off Bernina's site. Mine also came with a accessories box & several feet. The box has a lift up lid. There should also be a hard plastic carrying case the machine came it as well. Knee lift leaver should be with the cabinet.

If all is well with it and the price is right, GET IT! I bought one in great condition and with many accessories etc from a fellow QB-er, and it's fabulous. Solid, precise, powerful. It is heavy, though. I have a lot if machines, but the 930 is a treasure. You could always re-sell if it doesn't thrill you.

I would love to own a 930!

Don't hesitate. Go for it.

RUN, don't walk...get this gem...
Mom has been using her's, non stop since she got it new in the 80's...Only a couple of very minor repairs.
I have it in her will that I get this baby...

I bought the 930 new with a very large cabinet, in the early 1980's. Have Bernina 1130 in the cabinet now. The 930 rests, in it's case, in the closet now incase of a sewing emergency. There is no way that I would part with either one! I say, buy it. Very hard to find used Berninas They sew and sew and sew!.

Omigosh, go get it now, before she changes her mind!!! I love mine.

what is the biggest difference in the 930 and the 830 ??
I have been looking at a 830 at a repair shop and he says its the last model they made using all metal parts...he is asking $900 for it...is that a good price or not....I m not familular with bernina....good luck to you !!!

Don't know what she's asking but sounds good. The feet alone for my Bernina are $40-$50 dolars. As long as everything is working, I say go for it.

I think $900 is too much for an 830 Record. I paid $700 for my 930 in great condition with hard case, all accessories, walking foot, tons of feet. $400-600 depending on condition and what's included would be more reasonable IMO.

The 830 was a little cheaper model with a few less stiches I think. They are great machines but I think $900 is alittle high, but it is a dealer. The 930 is a heavy machine with just one or two more bells on it. You can find 830 on ebay for around $400 to 500.

I had the 930 and sold it to buy the 830! I only paid $400 for my 830 and it was not only 100% complete, it had NEVER been used! THe owner traded her old machine in on this one back in 1974, then took the classes at the Bernina shop(they used shop machines, not theirs for the classes) and then never sewed a thing on it! I have the receipt, book with notes/samples in it, everything. The oil bottle was still in plastic! The BErnina lady said that was the saddest thing she had ever seen. Like a fine auto in the garage and never driven! I LOVE my 830!

Depends on the month...as it closers to the holidays or at mothers day they can climb to $1500!

I have an 830, and 801 Sport and an Artista 170. Technically the 830 is my mom's, but I use it when I need to and it has been promised to me. Of all of her stuff it is the only thing I want to inherit.

Today she called me from an estate sale and said there was a 930 there, did I want it? Heck yeah! I haven't seen it yet, but I can't wait to sew on it. The price was great, I never stumble across deals like this and even if I turn around and sell it, the purchase is an investment.

I have to agree that anything over $550-$600 for an 830 is high, unless the owner has purchased a bunch of extras to throw in. The presser feet can be pricey, my mom's has a lot of presser feet to go with hers.

Off to go pick up my new-to-me machine!