Originally Posted by
MaryLane
If this was mentioned, I missed it and I apologize. One needs to remember that when purchasing a TOL machine like a Babylock or Bernina you are also paying for the service and support of the shop you buy it from. You are not buying those from walmart or on line.
I want those stores to stay in business and I would rather pay a little more to them to help with that than supporting the huge conglomerates that drive every "little guy" out of business. So, I have a nice mix of vintage Singers, Babylock and Janome but I am sure that the others are all fine machines.
Well said. Dealer support means a lot. I have a geat dealer who is always willing to work with me. I have never had a machine problem that they did not take care of. I have been with the same dealer since 1969. They always give a generous trade-in allowance when I buy a new machine (which has happened several times since 1969). I have been loyal to my dealer and they have treated me very well.
Having said that --- you need to buy what suits you. I have several different brands of machines and I like them all. I would love to own a Bernina, but they are definitely out of my price range. Maybe, if I ever go to the UK, I can buy one there. lol