I like this machine
06-14-2011, 05:25 AM
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Thinking about buying one like this
Found one on Craigs List but he wants too much and it is missing parts. I offered him $125 and may consider but I will need to buy the parts needed. If anyone owns one let me know what all came with the original machine. opinions needed!!!!!!
http://sanantonio.craigslist.org/art/2437940371.html
Found one on Craigs List but he wants too much and it is missing parts. I offered him $125 and may consider but I will need to buy the parts needed. If anyone owns one let me know what all came with the original machine. opinions needed!!!!!!
http://sanantonio.craigslist.org/art/2437940371.html
06-14-2011, 07:27 AM
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It is worth a lot more than $125. This is a highly collectible Bernina. As long as it is in working condition with the foot pedal (these can be expensive to replace -- over $100) and the red case (also expensive), $125 would be a super excellent price.
One thing I don't see is an attachable table. Assuming the machine came with it, this can be pricey to replace (again, over $100). Being me, I'd still get the machine. It's a workhorse and highly reliable. The feet are fairly easy to acquire on eBay. Yes, a little on the pricey side, but they come up often.
Both the machine and case appear to be in very good cosmetic condition. That makes the machine more valuable also.
What parts are missing?
One thing I don't see is an attachable table. Assuming the machine came with it, this can be pricey to replace (again, over $100). Being me, I'd still get the machine. It's a workhorse and highly reliable. The feet are fairly easy to acquire on eBay. Yes, a little on the pricey side, but they come up often.
Both the machine and case appear to be in very good cosmetic condition. That makes the machine more valuable also.
What parts are missing?
06-14-2011, 09:47 AM
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My mother still has hers that she's had all my life (at least 39 years) and still uses it. I'd buy it in a heartbeat!! I learned to sew on that machine and it's a great one. It automatically adjusts tension which is worth it's weight in gold!
06-14-2011, 03:19 PM
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sad news went to see the machine and not in good working order
the feed dogs do not come up and the foot will not go all the way down
so even though he was willing to lower the price
I did not buy because unsure what it would cost to repair :cry: :cry:
back to looking for another one :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup:
thanks for everyone's input :-D :-D :-D :-D
the feed dogs do not come up and the foot will not go all the way down
so even though he was willing to lower the price
I did not buy because unsure what it would cost to repair :cry: :cry:
back to looking for another one :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup:
thanks for everyone's input :-D :-D :-D :-D
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