Originally Posted by
Candace
New Singers have a very poor reputation. Buyer beware.
My first and current machine is a Singer and it is fantastic...especially for how inexpensive it was. It's a bit small and lacks some of the features included in the L-500, Janome 6600/7700, or Pfaff quilting expression models. The L-500 seems like a great deal for the features you get, and I agree the reviews are mixed. But so are the reviews for the more expensive brands and models I mentioned. Plus I tend to base my purchases on my own experience rather than brand reputation.