Originally Posted by
quiltstringz
I am not sure about cost but I would definitely look at some of the self threading/automatic threading option on some of the new one.
I have had 2 sergers, all Singers & my last one was an absolute nightmare to thread (their top Quantum machine). I use sergers a lot even though I don't really sew much in clothes anymore. Finally got rid of the Singer & bought one of Babylocks self threading sergers & have NEVER regretted it, even though in Canada they are a small fortune ($1800.00). No dials to adjust for different fabrics & most impressive NO manual threading (unless you want to). We, as women, really undervalue our worth & think "oh, I can't afford that" but most of the time our DH's spend $ on their hobbies & it's okay. Well ladies, we are WORTH it too. If you can afford it or somehow make it work without going into major debt then buy what you really want, you will be so much happier. I LOVE my Babylock & have never regretted the purchase.