Advice for a new machine shopper
Hey there everyone!
I was wondering if ya'll could give me any advice on how to properly shop for a new machine. I tried to have some questions ready but only came up with two, so here we go:
What should I bring to test out the machines? I read some people take small quilt sandwiches, is there anything else I should take?
What questions should I be prepared to ask the dealer?
Also, I emailed a local Janome and Babylock dealer and they quoted me a price of $4999 for the Janome 8900 and they said that the Aria was around that price. Do you think they quoted me the original MRSP? I guess it would be better to just go in and ask. Although they did say that it would be less depending on how I pay.
Thank you beforehand for ANY helpful advice you could give me. Right now I have a mechanical Brother LS-1217 (the only machine I've ever had) that was my mom's before she let me take it over. So I am kinda nervous about finding my first new machine that will be all my own.
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!!