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06-08-2012, 12:54 PM

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Christine-

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Originally Posted by Christine-

I found a Bernina 240 on craigslist, but is this price reasonable?
http://raleigh.craigslist.org/art/3061300418.html

I looked on ebay for a price comparison, but there aren't any 240s listed. I did find 220s and they are merely a few hundred. Is the 240 that much different than a 220?

Yes, I checked only the closed auctions. If you click on the "looked on ebay for a price comparison" it's a link to the closed auctions for Bernina Activa 240.

Thanks for the info about the differences in machines. I'm thinking it's way over priced, if a 220 goes for $400 average, and the 240 only has a few more stitches. $1800 could be the price she paid for it maybe? If the 240 has the hands-free do-hickey, whereas the 220 doesn't... that might make up for a bit of price difference but I'm thinking $1800 is still too high.

I have a Bernina 640 and I'm not familiar with the Activa machines. I'm trying to help a friend buy a Bernina for quilting... and she's on a tight budget.

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