Originally Posted by debs
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Yes, Its true, and in the midst of sewing! I took it in last month for servicing and when they called for me to pick it up, they said something other than what I had mentioned was wrong with it, and they were ordering a part ( a cable ) hoping that it wasn't the motherboard ( expensive ). Well, it has been a month & the cable has not come in, when it was sent home it supposedly would still sew. This weekend when I went to do some major straight stitching it just died in the midst. I have no idea how long it will take for the part to arrive, I have multiple projects lined up for the coming holidays and really need to be sewing daily. So here is my question????
A. Should I just wait & hope for the best.
B. Go out & purchase a cheap under $200 machine and sew away. I've looked at Brothers & they have several under $200 that look like I could do quite well with them.
C. See if the Bernina shop will take my machine in as a trade for what they sell, Bernina, Baby Lock, Juki, etc. What hurts even more is I bought the leather roller foot for the Bernina this past week on sale! Its regularly $80.
I have an old Sears Kenmore cam machine 1971, but it weighs about a hundred pounds and I hate to set it up. Also have an old Singer treadle I haven't cleaned up yet and 2 sergers. The new machines even the under $200 ones even under $100 are so light and do so much.
Also should I just get a mechanical one or a computerized one, I really am not that interested in getting one that does embroidery, but I love doing fancy stitches.
Any comments, suggestions, etc. welcome,
Debs & Hemi
Hi, I recently damaged my Bernina when my DH accidently allowed the case with my machine fall down a flight of stairs - I was pretty sure it was gone to Bernina heaven! I was given several scenarios that might be diagnosed! 1) possible could not be repaired and could be used for parts and get a new Bernina. 2)might cost too much to repair 3) by a used Bernina. All these options were going to be expensive. The same day I looked at used machines (heavy) and the new 300 series (much lighter). I had been looking for a lighter machine that I could take to classes, etc. Turned out my Activa could be repaired and serviced for $170. The part ordered to repair has not come in at this time. And the 380 machine uses the same feet AND has the same capabilities as my Activa. Of course, I was LOOKING for a lighter weight machine but I wanted the same quality as my Activa. This machine doesn't have many decorative stitches. Since you have a back-up machine, I would use that and wait on the Bernina OR check on a loaner. They have done that for me for servicing. I LOVE my new machine. Same quality - BUT I was looking for one! BTW, I am still waiting for the part to repair my Activa! Several weeks already! Good Luck!