Looking for advice on buying a used machine from the owner
I've seen a listing on Kijiji (Canadian Craig's List) for a Pfaff Ambition 1.5 sewing machine that is 2 years old and allegedly has been used "lightly".
I'd really like to replace my 35 year old Kenmore for something I can get serious about quilting with and after researching the machine itself I think I really want it. I've heard good things about Pfaff but there is no local Pfaff service/repair place and I won't have any warranty.
I want to be sure that I'm getting a machine that works properly. Almost anything is going to impress me after my old clunker. If you were going to check out a sewing machine at someone's house what steps would you take to test it? Any advice would be greatly appreciated.