Originally Posted by
Cari-in-Oly
You should always be aware that the machines on ShopGoodwill are donated items and the people listing them have no way of knowing whether they work properly, if at all. .. Whether or not the item is packed well is the only thing you can blame Goodwill for, not whether the machine is in working condition or not.
Cari
Oh absolutely! I in no way wished to blame goodwill, I meant to say I no longer feel like I am so compelled to add a machine that I am willing to take a chance on a machine that, while cheap, is beyond my time or abilities to repair. I never paid more than $20 (ok, except the two berninas) and limited to local pick up so I didn't have to worry about shipping. I still stare forlornly at the red Viking 6570 that has resisted my attempts to unstick the controls, but at least I only paid $20 for it. It could be a good way to increase the herd for someone else, just not me.