Originally Posted by
CAS49OR
You can kind of feel if the machine is quality. It might seem way too light, or it may bend when you twist the plastic case. From what I understand, manufacturers will make machines that aren't so great for mass market (Wal-Mart) and make quality machines for dealers. The in-between seems to be ebay. You can get dealer machines on ebay for the price of mass-market machines. Often, legit dealers will sell their items for less on ebay, even though they are new and come with the same warranty.
A better idea might be to visit your local dealers and see if they have any trade-in machines they are selling for less, especially if they will stand by the sale and offer support.
There's nothing wrong with an inexpensive, lightweight machine, if it gets the job done. Since so many, many people love their Brother machines from WalMart, they've pretty much proven their 'quality' status.
Not everyone wants to pay a high price, for a sewing machine. As someone else said, the most important part of a sewing machine, is the person doing the sewing.
