Prism99

I did a search on this machine on eBay, for completed listings:
http://www.ebay.com/sch/Sewing-Fabri...mplete=1&rt=nc

One sold for $495 (gone over by a technician), and one for $395. I would think that $500 is the top used price she could ask. I would offer less, citing the potential problem with getting replacement parts in the future. In my opinion, $500 is a fair price but so is $400. The machine is quite old, but absolutely fabulous when it first came out. I took a class from Susan Cleveland years ago -- http://www.piecesbewithyou.com/ -- and this was the machine she had. She raved about it at the time, said it did everything she wanted it to do, and said she never planned to buy another machine. Don't know if this is the machine she still uses for her work now, though. Somehow, I doubt it. Bet she still has it for a backup machine, though.

wesing

If this machine is made in Germany, and I suspect it is, it should be as good as all the other Pfaffs. The IDT is their claim to fame, and it is fantastic. As for the price, I would go to eBay and see what they are selling for. Then decide if you'd rather have the older Pfaff or something new for your $. Completed eBay auctions may also be a bargaining chip if you want to try to talk her down.

tessagin

Just wanted to welcome you to the board. I can't help you with your inquiry but there are many on the board who will atleast direct you to some one who can. Happy quilting!

sewmary

You didn't say what else is included in the lot. What would be the price of the lot without the machine? Then you can determine the price of the machine. Pfaffs are outstanding machines and -at least in my experience - don't require much in repairs.

got2ryd

Thanks guys! And sorry I didn't clarity what else was in there. Here's the ad. It seemed a little high to me, but I don't really know how many yards of fabric there are either....

http://tucson.craigslist.org/art/4587161055.html

The poster responded that the machine was "rebuilt". I don't know if that means the motherboard was actually rebuilt. I could call the store where she took it I suppose but don't want to invest too much time into this if it's not a decent deal to begin with.

quiltstringz

We have 2 of the older Pfaffs 7550 and 7575 (both basically) the same. I think that about 2 years ago $500 is about what we paid (each). I have to say that I love them. I know at the time a lot of them were going for up to $1,000. It is true about the Motherboard though we haven't had any issues with ours. You might bring up the fact that parts are longer made for these machines and see if that will get her to come down some.

KLO

I have a 7550 that I bought about a year or so ago from a friend who was buying an even newer, better Pfaff. She has both a Pfaff and a Bernina as do I and I would have a hard time choosing between the two if I had to get rid of one. She had taken very good care of it. I love it especially for the built in IDT. I have always struggled to get a walking foot on a machine but maybe that is just me. Anyway, I don't know about the motherboard problem so maybe you should call the shop to inquire what was done to the machine. I don't think you can go wrong with the machine otherwise. I find that it really pieces nicely. I only paid $300 for mine and she threw in a nice table to go with it. I think she just wanted it gone so offered it to friends. Good luck with your decision.

bigsister63

Is she willing to sell the machihne by itself? $1200 seems high even for all the stuff she has listed. Go and check the fabric etc and see if it is all fabric that you actually like. If she is wiling to sell only the machine then make an offer after you have check it out/test driven it. $1200-$500=$700 which still seems linke a to for the fabric. you can always make her an offer on the lot.

Thumbelina

Welcome from NE Ohio.

AudreyB

I have the 7550 and two 7570. They are identical except the 7570 has embroidery capabilities. I bought my first 7570 about 20 years ago and love it so much I bought another. Then I bought the 7550. I get them serviced about once a year and have never had any problems with any of them. I have heard of the motherboard problems but have never had any such problems myself. I LOVE my Pfaff and highly recommend it. I think $500 is the top I would pay for a 7550. Hope that helps.