Originally Posted by
debbiemarie
I went to a Bernina dealer today to test the sewing machine for FMQ/BSR. I am in love, I tried out the Bernina 750QE, the FMQ was so controlled!! I really think this is a very good machine, solid, has the larger harp area etc. I really made the salesman work for me, he showed me how to use and I tried everything. I am going to get one somehow!! Has anyone ever bought one from the UK? The prices sure are good!!! I sent an email to one of the dealers in the UK, when I find out anything about it I will post the info. I found my machine, now I just have to figure out how to get it!
It's a mystery to me how sewing machines are similar in price to the US and often cheaper, particularly when fabric is so expensive! Fabric in LQS is $20-$22 a metre (39"). If we shop around on line we can sometimes get for $12/$13
. We pay about 2 or 3 times the US price for notions too.
The best price I can find for the
Bernina 750QE is £2,695.00, which at today's exchange rate is around $4,300. On top of that you would have to pay shipping and possibly import costs. The electrical socket and voltage would be different so you would have to check compatibility. Another, more important consideration imho, is that you wouldn't have any back-up from a local dealer if it were faulty........................
Good luck!