Thread: Sewing machine prices

Can someone give me a guide to the price you would pay for a reasonable quilting sewing machine. I have a Janome DC2101 (I think from memory) and am thinking of upgrading to a machine with a larger throat area and also which has a few more stitches, automatic thread cutter, an inbuilt walking foot, if possible and a few extra bibs and bobs. I have been quoted between $1799 - up to $8,000. I definitely can't afford the latter but would like a more heavy duty machine than I have presently, but not break the bank!! I am happy to purchase from the USA and pay the required postage if needed. I would appreciate any guidance you can give.
Thanks

Carol, just a reminder that very few machines from N America work in NZ/OZ. I brought a Husqvarna down to NZ with me because it can change from 110V to 220V. I am not sure which others do. I am also very happy with it, I have the sapphire 870 quilt, and it did not break the bank. Check with your quilt guilds and shops for a good 2nd hand machine. Good luck

i HAVE A jANOME 6600P IT WILL DO ALL THE THINGS YOU WANT. MY DEALER IS THE CHEAPEST AND VERY HONEST. i PAID 1,250 US DOLLARS NO TAX.
wE JUST PURCHASED A jANOME 11,000 HE HAS THEM FOR 5,000. IF YOU USE NAME HE MAY SHIP IT FREE. iT IS AN EMBROIDERY MACHINE AND HAS ALL THE FEATURES OF THE 6600p. iF i HAD TO CHOOSE i WOULD BUY THE 11,000 BUT i WILL ALSO KEEP THE 6600P AS i LOVE BOTH MACHINES.

Here is the information Auger and son Vacume and sewing machines.100 chestnut hill rd Rochester,n.h. 03867 tel 1 866 462 0884 he will ship to you. Tell him Warren and Vivian Bailey sent you to him. His name Brad.