Originally Posted by
Maureen
I love my Janome but I believe they buy cheaper versions for WalMart the same as the Brothers they carry.
as with all brands sold in the big-box stores, you will find only a manufacturer's
least expensive models.
that is not the same as "cheaper versions."
if you buy model xyz from big-box, it will be exactly the same as model xyz from a dealer.
if the price at big-box is lower it's because they have the volume advantage and the leverage to negotiate lower wholesale prices.