Originally Posted by
lovelyl
I bought a Janome that was a floor model. It was a $599 machine and I got it for $400. I love it! Se. If your Janome dealer has any floor models to sell.
I saved $2,000 on my floor model Janome. They repacked it in the original box, full warranty, and i have been happily sewing ever since. Paid cash, no trade. Sew happy!
My 2 cents, he is buying a gift. "New" vs, vintage is my choice. Unless his wife expressed a desire for vintage. He probably understands her buying style in other items.
sandy