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Old 06-12-2013, 09:03 PM
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I am looking for a used Janome 6600 or higher. Can you recommend a reputable dealer?
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Old 06-12-2013, 10:16 PM
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I would have thought a dealership.
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Old 06-13-2013, 03:24 AM
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Would have to know where you are at for most of us to give a good recommendation. Without knowing where you live I would say go to Janome's website and look up online/local dealer and pick one. Then look up to see if there are complaints against store, if not you have yourself a dealer. Good luck with your Janome, I love my 6600 :-)
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Dealers are also good for open box deals which you can usually find right after holidays when husbands go shopping without asking ...
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Go to your LQS and see what they have in the way of used machines. I know my LQS sells classroom machines and trade-in machines. I'd stay away from private sales unless you know the person and know the machine.
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I bought two of mine on eBay. (the Featherweight and the Bernina listed in my siggie)
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Only at your dealership
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Old 06-13-2013, 07:50 AM
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A local sew-&-vac store usually has some used machines for sale. They'd want to keep a good reputation so I'd trust them.
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I would definitely go to a dealer - I also love my Janome 6600P.
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Bummer I just traded mine in a few weeks ago.
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