Originally Posted by Rachelcb80
Originally Posted by MTS
Originally Posted by Quilter7x
Wow, I bought my 2nd generation JemGold around 11 years ago(?) for $249 including case and extra feet. It's a great little machine, but unlike the FW, I don't anticipate it being around in 50 years. ;-)
I must be looking at the wrong Janome Jems. There are several on eBay listed as Janome Jem Gold 660, brand new and their price is in the $200 range. Diane you're saying Platinum, so maybe it's the wrong model I'm seeing?
I've considered an actual Featherweight, I'm just iffy on buying a vintage machine. I have several vintage Singers but haven't used them, haven't learned to oil them or do anything else for them. I'm just more comfortable with newer machines.
I really don't need anything other than a straight stitch machine though. If I need a fancy stitch or need to do applique work, I'll use my 820.
Maybe I just need to start a Grandmother's Flower Garden and have a hand project to take on the go. :)
Here is the Jem Platinum 760:
http://content.janome.com/index.cfm/...ecialty/Jem760
They made 3 versions of the Jem: Silver (the lowest model), Gold and Platinum (the best model). The Platinum sold for $499 for years and before the new one came out last year, the price dropped to $439. Once the new one came out in May, lots of people traded in their Platinum for the new 3160. I would think you can pick up a used Platinum for around $300 these days.
Here's a comparison of the Platinum, the 3160 and the Gold:
http://content.janome.com/index.cfm/...sh//Comparison