Originally Posted by BATIKQLTR
I would recommend going with a $200.00 one to start with and see if you like using a serger. I bought a Viking 910 for $1000.00 and I would use it more if it worked, or I understood it better. Most complaints come from threading the machines. There is one that will "whoosh" and thread it for you, however, when the "whoosh" is gone you either need to pay for repairs or do it manually anyway. It just takes practice. I'm about ready to take mine and throw into the parking lot of the dealer!! If I had bought a less expensive one I could have bought 5 new machines by now.
The machine is going to make the same stitch, no matter how much you pay for it. So why pay more till you know you are going to love it!!!!
I do love making up pillowcases on mine. And I sew the seams on totes so they are good and strong. That is when it cooperates with me......................
Have fun and good luck!
I have a Viking 905...absolutely LOVE it! Owned a older Brother and older White before this and HATED them. Spent all my time rethreading the darn thing and took me ...it seemed about 15minutes each time.. Bought the Viking used....sounded like the woman used it ALOT for $200..I have never had a problem...never in for service (I keep it clean) and can sew and sew without the thread breakage problems. I would say the differential feed is a must, and if you can find a good one used...it would be best until you figure out if you like it and will use it.