The Brother PC420 is under $500 and is very well thought of. Please do not compare this with the cheapie Brother's sold at Walmart. I am told that those work well for a time but they are really considered to be "disposable", because when they break the repair cost is more than a new machine. I advise you to join the Yahoo group for Brother machines and check messages about this machine. There is a member there, Randy, who is very knowledgeable about sewing machines and the above are his thoughts. You could also check Janome's, if you have a local dealer.
I have a Babylock Decorator's Choice (among others) which is a comparable machine (to the PC420) and have had no problems with it. It is loaded with features.
Originally Posted by
Kathy Osterby
My question to all of you is this: what is a good machine when you have less than $500 to spend? My WM Brother gave out and dealer said it would continue to be a problem and not wothr fixing. Now I'm in a bind as to what I can afford-thousands strickly out of my price range.