Originally Posted by
rjwilder
Whenever I've purchased a new machine, in the box, in the store, I've had them unbox it. I insisted they show me that it actually runs and stitches as it should. Who knows how the machine was handled in shipping, storage, etc. Always have them demo it for you before you buy, that way you know it works. If the store is not willing to do that, then go someplace else.
Great idea!!! Not sure if covid had anything to do with it but I had noticed on several of the resell sites the abundance of sewing machines being listed. People started going back to work and soon lost interest in a new hobby they took up during lock down.
I do agree I wouldn't buy a brand new sewing machine from a store that didn't offer some sort of return if I changed my mind but if the machine is defective 100% they should refund the full price.