Kenmore ?

Old 08-18-2013, 05:10 PM
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Are Kenmore machines worth buying? I've seen some lately for 25.00 each in a cabinet. Are they worth investing in?
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Old 08-18-2013, 05:13 PM
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I love my Kenmore's. I have 6 of them. They're sturdy buggers.
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Old 08-18-2013, 05:30 PM
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You bet they are! I also own few of the Kenmores, the ones made in Japan, all metal and very strong. Which Kenmore are you looking at?
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Old 08-18-2013, 05:38 PM
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I've had my Kenmore for about 17 years and it's wonderful. My sewing machine repairman says they are really good machines--like Janomes for durability--because of the metal frame and metal parts . I had it serviced only once in those 17 years (mostly because I didn't have any problems with it till a minor timing issue). I am about to buy another machine (Janome) only because I want to upgrade from a basic mechanical machine to a computerized one. I recommend Kenmores personally from my experience. Easy to use, easy to fix if they need to be.
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Old 08-18-2013, 05:47 PM
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I am still sewing on the one I bought 34 years ago , Never had an issue so far !
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Loved my Kenmore. I kind of regret giving it to my daughter, who doesn't really sew much.
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Old 08-18-2013, 05:54 PM
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I love mine too. The price was right - I'm thinking it was about $150.00 and it still has more stitches that I use. I love it!
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Old 08-19-2013, 06:26 AM
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Kenmores are great machines!
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Old 08-19-2013, 06:41 AM
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Can't say enough about all 7 of my kennies. Great work horses and very dependable . I too have the very 1st one I purchased over 37 yrs ago. Keep them cleaned & oiled and you will never be disappointed.
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Old 08-19-2013, 09:18 AM
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Yes, definitely worth the investment. I recently gave my late 70s Kenmore to my DS & DIL. It is still going strong.
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